US-Iran talks to open as Israeli strikes in Lebanon deepen tensions (opens original article in a new tab)

US and Iranian officials start talks in Switzerland to advance a peace deal, as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and ongoing conflicts threaten to disrupt the process.

• US and Iranian delegations begin talks in Switzerland to address nuclear program and Lebanon ceasefire
• Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 83 people, complicating regional peace efforts
• Iran links deal implementation to halt in fighting, citing instability and potential energy disruptions
• US and Iran negotiate under 60-day ceasefire framework, with regional tensions testing the agreement's durability