QtrendsUS and Iran reach tentative ceasefire extension deal
US and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the current ceasefire by 60 days and initiate discussions on Iran's nuclear program. The deal has been presented to multiple international partners and now awaits final approval from President Trump. If approved, it would mark a significant diplomatic breakthrough after months of heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. The tentative nature of the deal reflects ongoing uncertainties around the Trump administration's final stance.
Israel has intensified military strikes across southern Lebanon, killing at least 16 people despite an existing ceasefire arrangement. The expanded offensive now includes strikes on a Beirut suburb, marking a significant escalation of the conflict. The attacks have drawn international concern as they threaten to unravel the fragile ceasefire in the region. Videos circulating on social media show the intensity of the bombardment across southern Lebanese territory.
The United Nations has added Israel to its blacklist of countries implicated in conflict-related sexual violence, a move that has drawn sharp reactions from Israeli officials. Separately, Donald Trump has shared a draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies, seeking broader regional support. The dual developments highlight the complex diplomatic pressures facing Israel on multiple fronts.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to take control of 70% of the Gaza Strip, directly violating the existing ceasefire agreement. The directive marks a dramatic expansion of Israel's military campaign in Gaza and has drawn international condemnation. The Guardian reports that the order constitutes a violation of the ceasefire deal, raising fears of a renewed large-scale conflict.