Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as talks between the US and Iran hang in the balance

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt fighting in southern Lebanon amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, though neither party confirmed the truce. The truce followed heavy clashes that killed 47 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers, with ongoing artillery fire reported along the border. The deal aims to end the U.S.-Iran war, open the Strait of Hormuz, and relaunch nuclear talks, but faces challenges from continued fighting in Lebanon.