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This live blog follows the latest developments across the Middle East crisis, including regional diplomacy, maritime security, ceasefire negotiations and economic fallout.<hr>Catch up: Yesterday&rsquo;s top developments <ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li>Trump suggests wants Iran&#39;s uranium for optics</li><li>US State Department offers up to $15M for information on IRGC financial networks</li><li>Iran&rsquo;s FM says US sending &lsquo;contradictory messages&rsquo;</li><li>Trump says &lsquo;did not like&rsquo; latest Iran proposal</li><li style="font-size: 14px;"><span style='box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; scroll-behavior: auto !important;'>Child wounded as Israeli settlers attack Palestinian family in Silwan</li></ul><hr>&nbsp;Lebanon, Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days: USPublished: May 15, 2026 | 19:44 GMT | by AFP Lebanon and Israel extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flareup in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks. &quot;The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,&quot; State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.&nbsp;He said that the State Department would hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on June 2 and 3, and that the Pentagon would bring together delegations from the countries&#39; militaries on May 29.&nbsp;&quot;We hope these discussions will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other&#39;s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border,&quot; Pigott said.&nbsp;The ceasefire, already extended, had been due to expire on Sunday.<hr> Read our May 15 live blog for earlier developments&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/usisrael-war-on-iran-day-76" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">here.</a>

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State Department says negotiations toward a permanent political agreement take place June 2 and 3, while the Pentagon convenes military delegations from both countries on May 29 to coordinate discussions, address concerns and support efforts.


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Lebanon, Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days: US

Lebanon, Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days: US