A US official told Reuters on Thursday that a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect, marking the most significant halt in fighting between the two sides in months.
The confirmation came even as fresh strikes were reported in Lebanon, raising immediate questions about how firmly the agreement would hold on the ground.
The announcement overlapped with a separate diplomatic rupture: US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Switzerland were called off Thursday, according to the Guardian, leaving the broader regional de-escalation effort in doubt.
President Trump moved aggressively against domestic critics of the Iran deal framework, publicly attacking those who have questioned the administration's negotiating approach. He did not name specific individuals in remarks reviewed by the Wail.
Hezbollah has not issued a formal public statement confirming the ceasefire as of Thursday afternoon. The Israeli government has not publicly confirmed terms.
US envoys are expected to continue shuttle diplomacy in the region through the weekend. The status of the Switzerland talks and any rescheduled date for resumed US-Iran negotiations had not been confirmed as of filing.