Israeli forces resumed strikes on Lebanon on June 21, 2026, following a brief several-hour lull, even as Israel and Hezbollah (the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group) continued exchanging fire. The renewed bombardment coincided with the opening of indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland, widely seen as an attempt to negotiate limits on Iran's nuclear programme. The parallel developments underscore the fragility of any broader regional de-escalation, with fighting on the Lebanese front persisting despite diplomatic activity aimed at reducing tensions with Tehran.