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Watch: What does the US-Iran deal to end war mean for Lebanon and Israel?
June 15, 2026 International Source: BBC World
It's not clear if the deal means the Israelis will pause their offensive in Lebanon, BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen reports.
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Watch: What does the US-Iran deal mean for Lebanon and Israel?
Watch: What does the US-Iran deal to end war mean for Lebanon and Israel?
A deal has been agreed between the US and Iran to end the war they are in.
The deal includes an end to "military operations" in Lebanon, but Israel says it forces will remain in the country indefinitely.
As some Beirut residents attempt to return to their homes after previously fleeing, the BBC's international editor Jeremy Bowen takes a look at what the agreed deal might mean for those involved.
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