The Economic Times

Deadly fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as the US-Iran deal is under threat

Intense Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 16, including children, despite reports of a ceasefire. This escalation jeopardizes a crucial interim agreement between the US and Iran aimed at ending the regional conflict. Mediators are urgently working to de-escalate tensions as Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire, delaying vital US-Iran talks on Iran's nuclear program.