Hezbollah, Israel trade strikes as US‑Iran talks stall
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- Hezbollah and Israel exchange new strikes, CNN reports.
- U.S. talks with Iran are described as uncertain, CNN reports.
- Israel continues deadly attacks in Lebanon after a new ceasefire, Al Jazeera says.
- Israel faces narrowing strategic options against Hezbollah between Beaufort and Beirut, The Times of Israel reports.
Why it matters: Israel's intensified strikes risk further civilian casualties and strain its military resources, while Hezbollah's retaliation sustains its leverage in the conflict; the stalled US‑Iran talks reduce diplomatic avenues for de‑escalation.
