Israeli strikes kill 18 in Lebanon, U.S.-Iran talks postponed

An escalation of violence in Lebanon has thrown a fragile, newly brokered U.S.-Iran peace deal into jeopardy, forcing the postponement of critical technical talks scheduled to take place in Switzerland.Overnight and into Friday, June 19, 2026, intense fighting erupted between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, resulting in severe casualties on both sides and disrupting global diplomatic efforts to finalize a permanent end to the regional war.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!