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

US Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Pakistan on Friday to hold high-profile negotiations with Iran aimed at finding a solution to the war, as massive Israeli strikes on Lebanon this week tested the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon which are expected in Washington next week. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.