Iran war day 78: Trump, Tehran signal talks as Lebanon truce extended
Author: Elizabeth MelimopoulosPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Iran
Politics

Lebanon has welcomed an agreement with Israel to extend a fragile ceasefire by 45 days, despite ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon that killed at least 12 people. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Trump administration was open to new negotiations to end the war, although a deadlock remains over Iran's enriched nuclear material. Additionally, Iran reported an increase in ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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