Published Jun 19, 2026, 8:31 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 2 sources

Lebanon strikes by Israel test US-Iran deal as peace talks postponed

The Hill
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Renewed fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia group Hezbollah is testing a preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran to begin nuclear talks and avoid a return to all out war. Iran has made a ceasefire in Lebanon, where Hezbollah is based, a priority condition to continue talks with the U.S., and a planned…