Negotiators from Iran and the United States prepared Friday for high-level talks planned to start a day later in Islamabad, seeking to steady a ceasefire teetering over Israel and Hezbollah exchanging fire and Tehran’s chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz.

The truce between the United States and Iran was in doubt this morning following Israel's deadly new attacks on Lebanon. Iran said the strikes, which killed hundreds, were a "grave violation" of the deal and warned of "strong responses.

Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan this weekend to lead peace talks with Iran, as the ceasefire is already under enormous stress. More than 300 people have been killed in Lebanon since Israel's massive offensive Wednesday,

A Chicago woman with relatives in Lebanon said her family is terrified as Israel continues its attacks, which Iran says violates its ceasefire agreement with the U.S.

In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts, Netanyahu said Thursday that he authorized direct negotiations “as soon as possible” with Lebanon.

A million people in Lebanon have fled their homes as Israel clashes anew with Hezbollah. This is what their lives look now.

Twelve hours later, Israel launched at least 160 bombs at targets all across Lebanon within a span of just ten minutes, killing more than 300 people and injuring over 1,000, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.

Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.