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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes

The Hindu · 🇮🇳 public India · · 193 words · By The Hindu Bureau
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What to know about Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes

Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the United States announced on Friday (May 15, 2026), even as Israel carried out new strikes that it insists are not subject to the truce.

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What happened

Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the United States announced on Friday (May 15, 2026), even as Israel carried out new strikes that it insists are not subject to the truce.

Why it matters

At least six people were killed, including three paramedics, and 22 were wounded in an Israeli strike on a civil defence centre in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese state news agency said early Saturday (May 16, 2026).

Common ground

President Donald Trump said Xi Jinping had offered China’s help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday (May 15, 2026) he had “received messages” from the United States saying it is willing to continue talks, and…

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Mr. Trump said that the Chinese leader had also pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the United States and Israel.”
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While evidence confirms Trump's claims about Xi Jinping's help with the Strait of Hormuz, none of the provided evidence sources mention a pledge by Xi Jinping not to send military equipment to Iran.
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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web search NEUTRAL — After a landslide election victory in 2024, President Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House to build upon his previous successes and use his mandate to reject the extremist policies of ...
https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/donald-j-trump/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 20, 2026 · President Trump Will Get a Third Term Even Without Defying the Constitution Trumpism will shadow the next president, even if that is a Democrat.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/01/20/donald-tru…
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Claim 2: “At least six people were killed, including three paramedics, and 22 were wounded in an Israeli strike on a civil defence centre in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese state news agency said early Saturday (May 16, 2026).”
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Only one specific source (VK) reports the exact casualty figures (6 killed, 3 paramedics, 22 wounded) at a civil defense center. Other sources mention strikes in southern Lebanon on May 15, 2026, but do not confirm these specific numbers or the target.
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web search NEUTRAL — Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjeyoun, Lebanon, May 15, 2026. |
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-israel-iran-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — At least six killed, including paramedics, in Israeli strike on civil defense center in southern..
https://vk.com/wall-188988927_92000
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web search NEUTRAL — EPA Lebanese rescuers and army soldiers inspect the wreckage of a vehicle that was hit in an Israeli strike in Jiyeh, south of Beirut, Lebanon (13 May 2026) EPA. Three cars were reportedly targeted by…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k2zekj8y9o
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Claim 3: “Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the United States announced on Friday (May 15, 2026)”
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Three independent sources (Prothom Alo, Al Jazeera, and Sputnik) confirm that the US announced an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and that expanded talks on a political settlement would occur.
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web search NEUTRAL — Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the United States announced Friday, even as Israel carried out new strikes that it insists are not su…
https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/pajdjet5…
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web search NEUTRAL — The US State Department says the “ceasefire” between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by 45 days, with more US-brokered talks expected later this month and in early June.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/15/iran-war-l…
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web search NEUTRAL — WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress in the negotiations, US State Department Spokesperson Thomas Pigott said on Frida…
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260515/israel-lebanon-to-extend-c…
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Claim 4: “U.S. President Donald Trump said Xi Jinping had offered China’s help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz”
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Multiple independent sources (Daily Mail Online and a news report titled 'Trump Says Xi Offered To Help Broker Peace With Iran') confirm that Donald Trump stated Xi Jinping offered help to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
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web search NEUTRAL — President Donald Trump said Thursday that China’s leader Xi Jinping had offered to help negotiate an end to the war with Iran and keep the Strait of Hormuz open to global shipping, potentially giving …
https://time.com/article/2026/05/14/trump-xi-china-iran-stra…
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web search NEUTRAL — President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are currently seated at the main table at a state banquet. President Xi called the visit historic, and said U.S.-China ties are "stable" amid talks wit…
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-xi-put-hormuz-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald Trump has revealed that Xi Jinping offered to help the US break Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.Trump has claimed that China, which imports around half its crude oil from the Hormuz St…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15818557/Trump-reveal…
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Claim 5: “Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday (May 15, 2026) he had “received messages” from the United States saying it is willing to continue talks”
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Two sources confirm the statement: one explicitly states Araghchi said he 'received messages' from the US expressing willingness to resume dialogue, and the BBC reports that he acknowledged 'friendly countries' may have conveyed messages, though he distinguished this from formal dialogue.
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web search NEUTRAL — Abbas Araghchi is an Iranian diplomat and politician who has served as the foreign minister of Iran since August 2024.Araghchi earned a bachelor's degree in Iran in international relations from the Sc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbas_Araghchi
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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday said Tehran "received messages" from the United States, expressing its willingness to resume dialogue to end the war.
https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/iran-fm-abbas-araghchi-sa…
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web search NEUTRAL — But Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the country will keep "defending" itself.Araghchi says "friendly countries" may have conveyed messages between the US and Iran, but this does not amoun…
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cn8dldl0jx9t?page=2
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