Key facts
- U.S. and Iranian envoys are traveling to Switzerland for nuclear talks.
- A ceasefire in Lebanon took effect Friday, but Israeli strikes killed at least 10 people Saturday.
- The interim deal requires an immediate end to military operations on all fronts.
- President Trump defended the deal, stating Iran is 'finished' and will receive no money.
U.S. and Iranian envoys are heading to Switzerland for nuclear talks aimed at solidifying an interim deal, despite renewed Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed at least 10 people shortly after a ceasefire took effect. The truce is a condition for the negotiations to begin.
Israeli strikes on Saturday hit locations across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, including a residential building in Barish that killed a family of four. An Israeli military official stated Hezbollah fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces overnight, and Israel attacked Hezbollah targets in response. Hezbollah, while not immediately claiming responsibility, indicated it would not allow Israeli forces freedom of movement in Lebanese territory.
The interim U.S.-Iran deal, which requires an immediate end to military operations on all fronts, was agreed upon Friday. However, Israel, which was not part of the talks, stated it is not bound by the agreement and will maintain its forces in occupied Lebanese territory. The prospect of substantive U.S.-Iran talks remains unclear amid the ongoing fighting.
President Trump defended the interim deal, calling Iran 'finished' and asserting they would receive no money. He had previously asked Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Pakistan's interior minister was in Tehran for talks with Iran's Foreign Minister, and Swiss authorities met with Qatari officials to support the negotiations. U.S. Vice President JD Vance had canceled his planned travel to Switzerland.