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Iran war day 78: Trump, Tehran signal talks as Lebanon truce extended

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2026, 8:02 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Iran says Trump signalled openness to talks as deadlock remains over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
  • At least 12 people were killed on Friday, including three paramedics, according to Lebanese authorities.
  • However, Araghchi said a “deadlock” remained over the issue of Iran’s enriched nuclear material.

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Iran says Trump signalled openness to talks as deadlock remains over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman [Reuters]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and AFPPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026Lebanon has welcomed an agreement with Israel to extend a fragile ceasefire by 45 days beyond Sunday’s deadline following talks in the United States, even as Israeli forces continued attacks on towns and villages in southern Lebanon.

At least 12 people were killed on Friday, including three paramedics, according to Lebanese authorities.

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