Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

The Israeli PM's directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue describes the moment he and others dived for cover as shots rang out at the venue.

The suspect is expected to be charged with assault of a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime of violence, officials have said.