Middle East live: Vance heads to Pakistan for Iran talks as Israeli assault on Lebanon tests truce

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.

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