Israel carries out strikes targeting Hezbollah in Beirut as negotiations related to a potential U.S.-Iran agreement approach a key phase. Both outlets report that the attacks occur amid efforts to finalize a deal aimed at ending or easing the U.S.-Iran conflict, with talks involving intermediaries beyond the United States and Iran. The reports say the strikes could complicate or disrupt diplomacy by increasing regional tensions at a time when negotiators are trying to move forward. One outlet also notes that Israel’s government expresses dissatisfaction with the current structure and progress of the talks, saying it has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others. The two sources characterize the agreement as being viewed unfavorably by Israel in its current form, while also indicating that the timing of the strikes may affect the political and diplomatic context surrounding the negotiations. Overall, the coverage links the Beirut strikes to the broader international negotiating process over a potential U.S.-Iran deal and highlights concerns that the attacks could hinder efforts to reach an outcome.