Middle East crisis live: US talks with Iran set to continue despite Iranian walkout

Negotiations due to continue for rest of week in Switzerland after tense start as Iranians protest against threat from Donald Trump

• Iran hails ‘progress’ as first day of talks with US conclude after shaky start

Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, said Israel has no intention of withdrawing from Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon. In a statement to X last night, he said: “Israel has no intention of withdrawing from the Beaufort, which is an integral part of the security zone in Lebanon and essential for the defense of the Galilee settlements and IDF forces.”

“As prime minister Netanyahu and I have clarified - Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon.”