Iran war day 106: US and Iran say deal close but Lebanon fighting continues
Summary
The United States and Iran are close to reaching an agreement to end ongoing conflicts, including a ceasefire and the release of frozen Iranian assets. However, fighting continues in Lebanon, where Israel has launched new attacks despite plans for a ceasefire.Key Facts
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a deal with the US is very close and asked the media not to speculate before finalization.
- US President Donald Trump shared Araghchi’s statement but previously called early reports of the deal “fake news.”
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a final agreement draft is ready, with some steps remaining.
- The first part of the deal would include a ceasefire everywhere, lifting a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and unfreezing Iranian assets.
- Iranian officials claim $24 billion in frozen assets could be released, though Trump has not confirmed this publicly.
- The US intercepted and shot down several Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz that threatened commercial ships.
- Fighting in Lebanon continues as Israel renewed attacks and ordered some communities to leave, despite plans for a ceasefire.
- Experts warn that stopping fighting in Lebanon will be a difficult and ongoing process, even if a deal is signed.
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