US–Iran Peace Deal Collapses As Israel Launches Airstrikes On Southern Lebanon
Israel launched deadly overnight airstrikes on southern Lebanon, killing at least 18 civilians according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed four soldiers were killed in fighting near Ali al-Taher hill in Nabatieh district. The escalation derails a U.S.-brokered agreement that called for no hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. U.S. Vice President JD Vance canceled his trip to Switzerland to sign the deal, adding uncertainty to whether a lasting truce can be finalized. The White House described logistics as unpredictable but said the U.S. remains engaged. Watch for details
