Sixteen dead in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes carried out during the night from Thursday to Friday in the Nabatiyé region, in southern Lebanon, left at least 16 dead according to the Lebanese National Information Agency (ANI), despite the conclusion of the Iranian-American protocol which provides for a cessation of hostilities.
ANI reports that“The enemy has committed several massacres” during a series of airstrikes targeting homes in several locations near Nabatiyé. These attacks left at least 16 dead, including eight in the town of Harouf. This is the heaviest toll published since the announcement of the conclusion of the agreement on Monday.
Israel says it hits Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
The Israeli army announced Friday that it had struck pro-Iranian Hezbollah targets in several areas of southern Lebanon. “The army struck last night and continues to strike Hezbollah terrorists and infrastructure in several areas in southern Lebanon.”indicated the army in a press release.
“These strikes come after repeated violations of the ceasefire by the terrorist organization Hezbollah.”according to the same source. Hezbollah reported Thursday clashes between its fighters and an Israeli army unit in southern Lebanon.
Negotiations planned in Switzerland “postponed”, announces Berne
The negotiations planned in Switzerland between Iran and the United States with a view to an agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East have been postponed sine die, announced the Swiss government, a few hours after the announcement of the cancellation of the departure of American vice-president JD Vance for the Alpine country.
“Planned talks between the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan have been postponed. Switzerland remains prepared to facilitate these discussions. The corresponding preparatory work continues »announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a message, without providing details on a future date for these talks.
JD Vance is not leaving for Switzerland
The Vice-President of the United States JD Vance ultimately did not travel to Switzerland to begin talks for a final agreement with Iran, the White House announced in a press release, after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries the day before.
“Plans for upcoming technical discussions have not been finalized, and the U.S. delegation has prepared to leave at the first opportunity. But the logistics for these negotiations have never been simple or predictable.”details the press release. JD Vance previously said the 60-day deadline for a final US-Iran peace deal runs from Thursday and he could visit « ce week-end » in Switzerland, but without being able to guarantee it.
The essential news of the night
– Emmanuel Macron was cautious about the agreement between Iran and the United States to end the conflict in the Middle East, displaying his lack of certainty about the fact that the war “soit totalement terminée”. “It’s always better to have an agreement than war, especially when there may be risks of escalation.”added the French president who was drawing on France 2 the lessons of the G7 summit in Evian which he chaired from Monday to Wednesday.
РThe guide supr̻me Iran, Mojtaba Khameneiendorsed, while expressing reservations, this memorandum of understanding, the United States announcing for their part the lifting of their naval blockade against Iran.
– Uncertainty remains regarding the launch, departure scheduled for Friday in Switzerlandnegotiations provided for by the protocol with a view to a final agreement, with a duration – extendable – of 60 days.
