US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump says Iran talks continue 'at rapid pace' as Tehran suspends negotiations after Lebanon strikes

Iran War News: The conflict across the Middle East intensified on Monday as Israel ordered fresh strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs while the United States and Iran exchanged military attacks, raising fears that ongoing diplomatic efforts could collapse.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said the strikes were authorised in response to what they described as repeated Hezbollah violations of the ceasefire and attacks on Israeli communities. The warning prompted thousands of residents to flee Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh, a stronghold of Hezbollah, causing severe traffic congestion on roads leading out of the area.The developments come as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that remains partially disrupted. Repeated exchanges of fire have fuelled concerns that any major escalation could derail efforts to reach a broader agreement.Here are the latest developments in US-Iran war:Israel announced strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs after accusing Hezbollah of repeatedly violating the April ceasefire and launching attacks on Israeli territory.Overnight Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon reportedly killed six people, while Hezbollah claimed rocket and missile attacks against Israeli troops and military infrastructure in northern Israel.The US military said it struck radar, air defence and drone facilities in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 drone operating over international waters.Iran said it responded to American attacks and later released footage of a ballistic missile launch, while Kuwait reported intercepting incoming drones and missiles early on Monday.Despite the military escalation, diplomatic efforts continue. Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold another round of talks in Washington this week, while the US and Iran remain engaged in negotiations over a possible ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.