Middle East live: Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days after talks in Washington

Lebanon and Israel agreed on Friday to extend a ceasefire by 45 days despite a new flare-up in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks in Washington. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier said that all vessels could pass through the Strait of Hormuz, except those at war with Tehran. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East.

Middle East live: Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days after talks in Washington
Lebanon and Israel agreed on Friday to extend a ceasefire by 45 days despite a new flare-up in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks in Washington. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier said that all vessels could pass through the Strait of Hormuz, except those at war with Tehran. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East.