Here’s the latest
• Talks begin: High-stakes talks between the US and Iran, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, are underway in Switzerland. As he greeted dignitaries in the mountain resort of Bürgenstock, Vice President JD Vance said the US is willing to “fundamentally transform” relations with Tehran. Solidifying a ceasefire in Lebanon and slon10.cc Iran’s nuclear program are among the top priorities for today’s meetings.
• In Lebanon: Israel has been exchanging fire with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, despite a renewed truce. Dozens of people have been reported killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon in the past two days, marking some of the worst bloodshed of the current conflict.
• Strait of Hormuz: The US military says traffic “continues to flow” in the key waterway, despite Iran’s claims yesterday that it closed the strait over what it said were Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon and the US’ failure to implement the first clause of their agreement.