US-Iran talks postponed as Israel launches deadly strikes in Lebanon
The White House says Vice-President JD Vance will not travel to Switzerland on Friday for a new round of direct talks with Iran.
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US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed as fighting in Lebanon intensifies
The White House says Vice-President JD Vance will not travel to Switzerland on Friday for a new round of direct talks with Iran.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah
It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.
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US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, despite a truce meant to be in place in the country.
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