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US-Iran War Highlights: Israel and Lebanon have decided to extend ceasefire, which has been in place since April, by 45 days and conduct new talks on a political settlement. However, tensions have intensified across West Asia as fighting continued between Israel and Hezbollah.

US-Iran War Highlights: Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days

US-Iran War Highlights: Israel and Lebanon have decided to extend ceasefire, which has been in place since April, by 45 days and conduct new talks on a political settlement. However, tensions have intensified across West Asia as fighting continued between Israel and Hezbollah.

Iran’s foreign minster Abbas Araghchi at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Friday made it clear that Iran is seeking peace and stability but it stands ready to protect its sovereignty. He also urged the BRICS nation to condemn the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran.

Meanwhile, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the instability in West Asia continued to threaten maritime trade and global energy supplies via the Strait of Hormuz. He encouraged dialogue and called for uninterrupted shipping routes.

On another note, US President Donald Trump has returned to Washington after the Beijing Summit. He said Chinese President Xi Jinping, too is aligned with him and does not agree with Iran having nuclear powers.

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