Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
Negotiations between the United States and Iran are on hold after the two sides reached
an interim agreement aimed at extending a ceasefire this week.
The talks scheduled for today in Switzerland have been postponed amid questions about Tehran's participation
and continued tensions in the region.
NPR's Rob Schmitz reports from Le CERN.
We don't know exactly why, but Israel's continued bombardment of southern Lebanon is not helping.
You know, the very first article of this agreement
that was signed by President Trump and Iran's president promises to ensure the territorial integrity of Lebanon.
Obviously that is not happening.
Just this morning, Lebanon's health ministry said at least 18 people had been killed in overnight strikes
while the Israeli military said four of its soldiers have been killed in southern Lebanon.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that Israeli
forces in southern Lebanon intend to stay there.
Members of Netanyahu's cabinet have called this deal, quote, bad for Israel.
That's NPR's Rob Schmitz reporting.
Many celebrities and all four living former presidents were on hand in Chicago
Thursday at the dedication of the Obama Presidential Center.
NPR's Tamry Keith reports.
The dedication felt more like the Grammys than the opening of a museum with musical performances