Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon as US-Iran Nuclear Talks Postponed
Source: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-lebanon-oil-june-19-2026-635ad6f41610df8355d24cc301a75fc4
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- Escalates overnight: Israeli military struck targets across southern Lebanon, killing at least 18 Lebanese and four Israeli soldiers.
- Threatens deal: Fighting jeopardizes the interim US-Iran agreement meant to end regional conflict and restrict Iran's nuclear program.
- Talks collapse: Iranian officials and VP Vance both canceled planned Switzerland meetings, forcing mediators to scramble for rescheduling.
- Warns allies: Vance rebuked Israeli critics of Trump's Iran deal, calling Trump the only world leader currently sympathetic to Israel.
- Stakes high: The interim agreement had already reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy prices after months of disruption.
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