Cautious calm in Lebanon after 'major progress' in US-Iran talks
There was cautious calm Monday in Lebanon, with no Israeli strikes reported overnight after a day of quiet Sunday.
Hezbollah likewise has not announced any attacks on Israeli forces since Saturday.
Israel on Sunday announced the lifting of all restrictions imposed on northern border areas as part of the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, after fighting wound down following a flare-up.
"Starting at 6:00 am on Monday, June 22, 2026, all restrictions will be lifted in the Confrontation Line area," the Israeli military said, adding that the border communities "will move to a full activity level, with no restrictions, instead of a partial activity level".
Iran and the United States have agreed to set up a "de-confliction cell" with Lebanon to stop military operations, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday.
"The parties agreed on the creation of a de-confliction cell, between the parties, the Lebanese Republic and facilitated by the Mediators, to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon," the joint statement read.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there was "major progress" in talks with the United States.
"Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War," Araghchi posted on X.
"Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran."
Source: Agence France Presse, Naharnet
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