US-Iran talks scheduled in Switzerland were called off on June 19, 2026, after Iranian officials did not travel [The Hindu]. Intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon concluded with a ceasefire mediated by Qatar, the US, and Iran [The Hindu]. Israel reported striking over 80 Hezbollah targets and killing dozens of fighters, while Lebanese authorities reported 18 deaths and Israel reported four troops killed [Taipei Times].