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, mediated by Qatar, the US, and Iran, amid ongoing delays in U.S.-Iran talks to end their broader conflict. The truce remains unconfirmed as artillery fire and explosions continued near the Lebanese border, with Israeli forces maintaining a 'forward defense zone' and Hezbollah demanding Israeli withdrawal.