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The agreement leaves unresolved the two issues at the heart of the conflict: Israel's occupation and Hezbollah's arsenal.
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The new cease-fire between the United States and Iran calls for an end to fighting in Lebanon, but U.S. intelligence officials do not expect Israel to halt its strikes on Hezbollah.
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Intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has scuttled scheduled talks between the United States and Iran. The cancellation of talks raised questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran.
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The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
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Clashes in Lebanon seemed to imperil the U.S.-Iran peace deal, and U.S. and Iranian officials postponed negotiations planned in Switzerland before the agreement.
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The violence involving Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants added to pressure on the U.S.-Iran deal, which calls for fighting to stop on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
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