Israel and Lebanon Plan Talks in D.C. as War Threatens U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Deal

The New York Times | April 10, 2026, 2:35 p.m. | Original
Whether Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, is included in the Iran cease-fire is one of the major disputes rattling the truce.
A senior Iranian official says ‘blocked assets’ must be released before talks with the U.S. can begin. Only two ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday.