Middle East Live: White House says Vance not heading to Switzerland Thursday for Iran talks
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 19/06/2026 - 03:34Modified: 19/06/2026 - 04:10
- Hezbollah said on Friday its fighters destroyed three Israeli tanks and that clashes were ongoing, hours after Lebanese state media reported that Israeli strikes in the south killed three people.
- The fighting came a day after the United States and Iran signed an agreement to end the Middle East war on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
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Issued on: 19/06/2026 - 03:34Modified: 19/06/2026 - 04:10
By: FRANCE 24 / Anaelle JONAH An aerial picture taken on May 10, 2024 shows the Burgenstock resort above Lake Lucerne © Fabrice Coffrini, AFP US Vice President JD Vance has postponed a trip to Switzerland for talks that were originally slated for Friday to discuss next steps on the US-Iran agreement on ending the war in the Middle East, according to the White House. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Hezbollah said on Friday its fighters destroyed three Israeli tanks and that clashes were ongoing, hours after Lebanese state media reported that Israeli strikes in the south killed three people.