Key facts
- U.S.-Iran talks planned for Friday were canceled due to escalating fighting in Lebanon.
- President Trump has defended a provisional peace deal with Iran.
- Trump requested Israel agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
- Trump will visit Camp David for policy and political meetings.
U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, planned for Friday, were canceled as fighting flared in Lebanon, creating new uncertainty about the timing of negotiations vital to ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping and restoring peace in the Middle East. President Trump continued to defend the deal with Iran, saying Tehran had come to the negotiating table from a position of weakness. Trump posted on Truth Social, "We didn't meet out of desperation, Iran did. They are FINISHED! We'll play out the 60 days. They get no money, not ten cents!" Meanwhile, Republicans in the Senate have voiced significant questions and concerns regarding the memorandum of understanding. Iran, however, is reportedly celebrating the agreement as a major triumph. President Trump spoke with Israel on Friday and asked them to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah. Trump will make a rare trip to Camp David this weekend for policy and political meetings.