Israel bombs Lebanon; US-Iran peace talks delayed
Part of composite article Israel Bombs Lebanon, Kills 16, as US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse View full article →
US and Iranian delegations postponed their travel to Switzerland on Friday for the first round of peace talks. The delay came as Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon, killing at least 18 people.
The planned talks aimed to finalize the details of a peace agreement. However, the new violence threatens to derail progress toward a diplomatic resolution.
Mediators are now working to reschedule the meetings, according to the Associated Press. No new date has been announced.
The escalation in Lebanon adds fresh tension to already fragile negotiations.