The US State Department announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days. This decision followed two days of talks in Washington and aims to facilitate further progress towards a political settlement.

Despite the agreed ceasefire extension and ongoing peace talks in the US, Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon. These attacks wounded dozens and targeted Hezbollah sites in Tyre, with Israel insisting these actions are not subject to the truce.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam implicitly rebuked Hezbollah, stating the country has suffered enough from reckless adventures. He noted that the war has allowed Israel to occupy 68 Lebanese towns and villages.

1. Why are military strikes continuing despite the ceasefire extension?

Israel is continuing to target Hezbollah infrastructure in Tyre because the Iranian-backed group is not a party to the direct diplomatic talks between the two nations.

2. When will the next round of official peace talks take place?

The US will host permanent political negotiations on June 2 and 3, following a dedicated Pentagon military track scheduled for May 29.

3. What is the role of the United States and Iran in this truce?

While Washington mediates, Iran demands a permanent regional ceasefire before accepting any of President Trump's broader peace proposals.

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