US-Iran talks begin Sunday as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon. Iran's negotiators are heading to Switzerland for talks with the U.S., but Tehran warns that progress seems unlikely if the fighting continues. Pakistan and Qatar are mediating the discussions. The U.S. disputes Iran's announcement on the strait and says that traffic is flowing. Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people on Saturday. Hezbollah tells the AP it has committed to a ceasefire if Israel does the...