US, Iran, Hezbollah spar over murky terms of ceasefire deal
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- Iran insists Israel must withdraw from Lebanon as part of a US-Iran ceasefire deal.
- US President Trump stated the deal bars Iran from nuclear weapons, while VP Vance called the interim agreement "very general." The deal is set to be signed in Switzerland.
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Why It Matters
An interim US-Iran deal to end the war is set to be signed, but disputes over Israeli presence in Lebanon and Iran's nuclear program remain unresolved. Tensions are high between Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah.
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US, Iran, Hezbollah spar over murky terms of ceasefire deal
Louis Oelofse with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters | Felix Tamsut
Published 06/16/2026Published June 16, 2026
Iran's top diplomat has said continued Israeli presence in Lebanon would violate the interim US–Iran deal to end the war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists Israel will remain as long as necessary. DW has more.
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What you need to know
Speaking at the G7 summit, US President Donald Trump says Iran deal bars nuclear weapons
Trump also said Israeli PM Netanyahu must be 'more responsible' in dealing with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Iran has tied tentative peace deal to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
US-Iran deal 'very general' JD Vance says, but international nuclear inspectors will be allowed back in Iran
Here are the latest developments on the Iran war on Tuesday, June 16.
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Open Questions
- Will Israel withdraw from Lebanon?
- What are the full terms of the US-Iran deal?
- Will Iran's nuclear program be addressed in future talks?
