Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on June 20, 2026, amid escalating violence in Lebanon. A US official indicated that the truce was brokered following intense fighting that jeopardized US-Iran peace talks. Previous agreements had failed to stop ongoing hostilities between the two parties, raising concerns over the stability of the regional peace process.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 14:36 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 14:40 UTC
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