ceasefire

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The U.S. has described the strikes as defensive and maintains that the ceasefire is still in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon's second-in-command, called the latest discussions between Lebanon and Israel's military delegations "productive", but made no mention of a ceasefire, a key Lebanese demand.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The working diplomatic document would formally extend the existing ceasefire for 60 days, allowing for a more detailed negotiation to take place over Iran’s nuclear program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he is holding a meeting to make a "final determination" about an agreement to extend a ceasefire with Iran.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The next day, President Johnson declared a Christmas ceasefire in Vietnam, and the bombs stopped dropping.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt