US Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan to mediate talks between Iran, aiming for a resolution to the ongoing conflict. These diplomatic efforts come as Israel’s strikes on Lebanon challenge the current fragile ceasefire.

US Vice President JD Vance sets off Friday for Pakistan to lead mediated talks with Iran in a bid to find a resolution to the war as massive Israeli strikes on Lebanon this week tested a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorised direct negotiations with Lebanon that are expected in Washington next week. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.