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

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 meeting in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, between Iranian officials and Vice President Vance that was set for Friday was postponed. 

Israel said Friday it retaliated against rocketfire and drone strikes by Hezbollah that violated a ceasefire agreement agreed by the U.S. and Iran. The Israeli military said Friday that an explosive drone impact in southern Lebanon injured four troops. The military said four of its soldiers fell in combat against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Thursday night. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military struck more than 80 targets and “eliminated dozens of terrorists” and also carried out attacks in the Beqaa Valley — northwest of Beirut. 

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