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Could the Lebanon ceasefire lead to US-Iran talks breakthrough?

Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi discusses the prospect that the ceasefire in Lebanon could lead to a US-Iran peace deal. Grouped from 47 articles across 12 sources.

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Al JazeeraApr 17, 2026, 11:33 AM

Could the Lebanon ceasefire lead to US-Iran talks breakthrough?

Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi discusses the prospect that the ceasefire in Lebanon could lead to a US-Iran peace deal.

BBC NewsApr 16, 2026, 9:18 PM

Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.

ABC AustraliaApr 16, 2026, 5:53 PM

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

The president said he "had excellent conversations" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, and a ceasefire would begin 7am AEST.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 5:35 PM

10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire announced by Trump

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 21:00 GMT on Thursday, said US President Donald Trump.

DWApr 16, 2026, 3:50 PM

Israel, Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

Trump made the announcement after he spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hezbollah says its commitment to the truce depends on Israel stopping attacks. DW has more.

Al JazeeraApr 17, 2026, 10:57 AM

What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced the 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.

BBC NewsApr 17, 2026, 8:44 AM

What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

Al JazeeraApr 17, 2026, 1:52 AM

‘Trump forced Israel into a ceasefire’ with Lebanon

Abed Abou Shhadeh, a political commentator in Israel, says the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is ‘problematic'.

DWApr 16, 2026, 11:01 PM

Iran war: Temporary Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

As a 10-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel took effect, the Israeli military said its forces are going to remain in southern Lebanon. DW has the latest.

ABC NewsApr 16, 2026, 7:01 PM

WATCH: Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, President Trump says

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire beginning April 16, President Trump announced in a post on social media.

Al JazeeraApr 17, 2026, 12:00 AM

Iran war live: Ceasefire starts in Lebanon as Trump says Tehran deal close

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon reached 2,196 on Thursday as 10-day ceasefire announced.

Financial TimesApr 17, 2026, 3:22 AM

Trump says Iran war ‘should be ending pretty soon’ as Lebanon ceasefire begins

President says US-Iran talks could be held this weekend

CBS NewsApr 16, 2026, 11:23 PM

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire could impact U.S. deal with Iran

Israel has been fighting the Iranian regime and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon across the border. That local ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could affect U.S. efforts to come to a broader regional agreement with Iran. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Al JazeeraApr 17, 2026, 6:23 AM

Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?

Celebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 10:42 PM

Israel and Lebanon’s 10-day ceasefire goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect. It began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT).

EuronewsApr 16, 2026, 4:14 PM

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says in social media post

Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more than 30 years.

CBS NewsApr 17, 2026, 7:32 AM

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins

The leaders of Lebanon and Israel agreed to start a 10-day truce at 5 p.m. Eastern Time Thursday.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 3:52 PM

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomes Trump announcement of 10-day truce that takes effect on Thursday.

DWApr 16, 2026, 3:50 PM

10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon goes into effect

The temporary ceasefire came after US President Trump spoke with Lebanese President Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Hezbollah says its commitment to the truce depends on Israel stopping attacks.

The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 10:00 PM

10-day ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon takes effect

Trump said he expected Mr Netanyahu and Mr Aoun to visit the White House “over the next four or five days”.

The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 5:28 PM

EU’s Von der Leyen welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

BRUSSELS, April 16 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, and reiterated that Europe would continue to call for the respect of Lebanon's territorial integrity.

The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 4:03 PM

Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire, Iran may meet US at weekend, Trump says

The truce could remove a major hurdle to the broader peace talks with Iran, if it holds.

CNBCApr 17, 2026, 5:04 AM

Oil falls as Trump reiterates Iran war ‘should’ end soon and Israel-Lebanon truce lifts hopes

Oil prices fell after Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following talks in Washington.

The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 7:08 PM

10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says

The ceasefire will enable negotiations towards a permanent security and peace agreement.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 6:13 AM

Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?

US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad.

BBC NewsApr 16, 2026, 10:55 PM

Trump's Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise

Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.

Al JazeeraApr 17, 2026, 3:21 AM

How Israel’s war upended daily life in Lebanon

People in Beirut describe how the Israel war has turned their lives upside down.

Financial TimesApr 17, 2026, 12:40 AM

Israel agrees to halt its war with Hizbollah in Lebanon

Ceasefire could increase the chance of securing a permanent end to conflict between the US and Iran

CBS NewsApr 16, 2026, 11:19 PM

Trump tries to change conversation from war to the economy

President Trump went to Las Vegas on Thursday to try to change the subject from war to the economy, downplaying rising gas prices. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 11:44 AM

Ceasefire in Lebanon ‘as important’ as in Iran, Ghalibaf says

Tehran 'striving' to compel US and Israel to permanent ceasefire in all conflict zones, Iranian parliament speaker says.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 8:34 PM

What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?

Beijing balancing Tehran alliance with its wider global interests

The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 4:00 AM

Done and dusted? Trump’s portrayal of the war in Iran collides with reality

Analysts say the war seems to have increased the power of the military and hardliners in Iran.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 10:55 PM

People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by Trump.

Fox NewsApr 16, 2026, 3:15 PM

Trump predicted Israel-Lebanon leaders would speak ‘tomorrow’ — Beirut shut it down as ceasefire emerges

Lebanon's President Aoun will not speak with Netanyahu for now, a senior Lebanese official told Fox News Digital, dealing a setback to Trump's push for direct contact with Israel.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 12:04 PM

Can historic Israel-Lebanon talks lead to ceasefire?

Israel and Lebanon leaders set for historic talks after 34 years of silence, aiming to ease tensions amid ongoing conflict.

CNBCApr 16, 2026, 4:09 AM

Iran war 'very close to over,' Trump says — and the stock market 'is going to boom'

The U.S. has beaten Iran "militarily" and that the war is "very close to over," Trump said, claiming a peace deal likely.

The Globe and MailApr 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

U.S. House Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers

War powers resolution was defeated by 214 to 213 in the Republican-majority chamber, a day after a similar measure was blocked in the Senate

The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 5:43 AM

Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks on April 16

Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war on March 2 after pro-Tehran group Hezbollah attacked Israel.

ABC NewsApr 16, 2026, 6:59 PM

WATCH: President Trump: 'The Pope can disagree with me' on Iran having a nuclear weapon

President Trump said Pope Leo XIV "can disagree with me" on Iran having a nuclear weapon in response to a question about the pope preaching the Gospel in his feud with Trump.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 6:51 PM

US House votes down latest effort to curtail Trump’s power to wage Iran war

Nearly all Democrats voted in favour, a day after a similar resolution failed in the US Senate along party lines.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 3:51 AM

Trump says Israel and Lebanon’s leaders will speak on Thursday

No official response from Israel or Lebanon to US statement, which comes after Netanyahu ordered expansion of invasion.

The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 4:38 PM

US House Republicans narrowly block latest bid to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers

The war powers resolution was defeated by 214 to 213 in the Republican-majority chamber.

CNBCApr 16, 2026, 6:27 PM

U.S. Navy blockade of Iran enters fourth day. Here’s the latest tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz

Tanker traffic through the Strait or Hormuz has plunged during the war, triggering the largest oil supply disruption in history.

Fox NewsApr 16, 2026, 3:15 PM

Trump predicted Israel–Lebanon leaders would speak ‘tomorrow’ — Beirut swiftly shut it down

Lebanon's President Aoun will not speak with Netanyahu for now, a senior Lebanese official told Fox News Digital, dealing a setback to Trump's push for direct contact with Israel.

CBS NewsApr 16, 2026, 8:24 AM

Trump says Iran war "close to over" amid push for new peace talks

With the Iran war paused halfway through a 2-week ceasefire, President Trump is again voicing optimism over the potential for a deal to end it for good.

Financial TimesApr 16, 2026, 6:38 PM

Trump says next round of US-Iran talks could happen over weekend

The president said that an extension of the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran probably would not be necessary

CNBCApr 16, 2026, 6:45 AM

Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks after first high-level meeting in decades

The U.S. president said he was "trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon."

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