The US and Iran exchanged strikes early Saturday local time, days after issuing contradictory messages about the status of ceasefire discussions. Meanwhile in Lebanon, fighting between Israeli forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah has intensified despite a ceasefire agreed by the Israeli and Lebanese governments. What has happened in the region: Strait of Hormuz: The US intercepted ... The post US and Iran trade fire, fighting in Lebanon intensifies. Here’s where things stand appeared first on Egypt Independent .
