US and Iranian delegations arrived in Switzerland to begin nuclear talks, according to reporting by Al Jazeera and CNBC. Axios reported that a US delegation traveled to Switzerland for the negotiations, with envoys arriving ahead of talks planned for Sunday.

The talks follow a memorandum of understanding signed between the two governments, according to NBC News. The Hill reported that the agreement lifts oil sanctions on Iran. The Hill also reported that some critics in Washington opposed the sanctions provisions.

The negotiations took place amid continued fighting in Lebanon. The Associated Press reported that fighting persisted in Lebanon as the US-Iran deal faced threats. Bloomberg reported that the nuclear talks stalled as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continued. Fox News reported that the next round of talks was developing as Israel exchanged fire with Hezbollah.

Sources reported conflicting information about the Strait of Hormuz. Breitbart reported that Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Axios similarly reported that Iran said it was closing the strait over Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The Daily Caller reported that Iran declared the strait closed amid alleged ceasefire violations. CNBC described conflicting claims over the strait. The Hill reported that conditions in the Strait of Hormuz were tense and uncertain.

The Washington Post reported that US intelligence officials warned that Israel was likely to undermine the peace deal, according to officials cited in its reporting. The Washington Post also reported that the run-up to the talks was chaotic and signaled hurdles ahead.

A poll cited by The Times of Israel and The Independent found that 92 percent of Israelis surveyed believed Iran emerged as the winner after the war and the deal with the United States. The Associated Press published an analysis stating that Iran viewed the deal as a win and was pressing its advantage.

The Hill reported that Republicans expressed views that the memorandum of understanding could have a political impact in their favor. The Economist reported that Republicans sought to move past the Iran war. The New York Times reported that the agreement was shaping upcoming elections.

The Daily Caller and Reason reported on the costs of US military operations, including expenditures on intercepting drones and depleted missile stores.

CBS News reported that President Trump called off planned strikes amid progress toward an agreement.