Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire faces early uncertainty as U.S.-Iran talks are delayed

A U.S.backed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was set to begin on Friday, but its status remained unclear as reports from both sides conflicted and strikes were still being reported in Lebanon. According to Fox News Digital, U.S. and Israeli officials said the truce was supposed to take effect in the afternoon local time. Hezbollah said it would honor the ceasefire if Israel did the same, while also reserving the right to respond to any violation. The ceasefire comes as Washington is trying to preserve a broader diplomatic framework involving Iran, after planned talks in Switzerland were postponed. U.S. officials said the deal is meant to be a 60day negotiating framework tied to Iran's nuclear program and regional tensions, while Israeli and U.S. leaders continue to weigh the conflict's next steps.