Fresh tensions emerged just as new U.S.-Iran talks opened in Switzerland. President Donald Trump warned Iran to rein in Hezbollah or face renewed military action, saying Washington could strike even harder than before. The remarks came hours after Vice President JD Vance stressed that a Lebanon ceasefire remains critical to any lasting Middle East settlement. With negotiators trying to preserve the recent memorandum of understanding, Trump's latest warning has raised questions over whether Washington and Tehran can keep the peace process alive while fighting continues along the Israel-Lebanon border.

Talks planned for Friday in the Swiss Alps, which Vice President JD Vance was scheduled to attend, were meant to launch a 60-day period of negotiations to resolve key long-term…

TOI correspondent from Washington:The Trump White House on Friday postponed vice-president JD Vance’s planned visit to Switzerland to formally sign the MoU and initiate talks with…

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been agreed upon, following an escalation that threatened broader Middle East peace talks. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to…

Lebanon tensions derail progress as Tehran hardens stance in ceasefire negotiations