No further exchanges of fire were reported between Israel and Iran on Tuesday, according to the military commands of both countries, although their armed forces remain on high alert. This lull comes after several days of heightened tensions in the region.
On Monday evening, the Iranian military command issued a statement announcing the suspension of strikes against Israel. This decision was quickly followed, according to Israeli media, by a similar announcement from the Israeli side, which reportedly also suspended its operations at the request of US President Donald Trump.
In Washington, the US president stated that he was on track to reach an agreement with Tehran within the next two to three days. He indicated that he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to request a cessation of hostilities, as part of his de-escalation efforts.
On the ground, however, the situation remains fragile. Israel continues its strikes in Lebanon, outside the framework of the ongoing discussions. The city of Tyre and its surrounding area in the south of the country have been targeted, resulting in at least eight deaths according to local authorities.
For its part, Iran insists that the agreement must include both Lebanon and Hezbollah in any negotiations. Washington, meanwhile, would favor a phased approach, addressing the Israeli-Iranian issue first before tackling the Lebanese question.
