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Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a 'reciprocal' ceasefire under a US proposal. However, Iran has suspended all peace talks in protest of the Israeli offensive in Lebanon.

Hezbollah-Israel Agree to Reciprocal Ceasefire

The US embassy in Lebanon announced that Hezbollah has agreed to a 'reciprocal ceasefire' with Israel under a US proposal. According to the embassy statement, US President Donald Trump informed the Lebanese ambassador that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to the proposal. This agreement is seen as a significant step towards de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Iran Suspends Peace Talks and Maintains Hormuz Strait Chokehold

Meanwhile, Iran has suspended all peace talks in protest of the Israeli offensive in Lebanon. The exchange of strikes between the US and Iran reflects the fragility of the current ceasefire, with repeated violations occurring even as officials try to negotiate an extension. Iran continues to maintain its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global energy supplies, while the US enforces its own blockade on the strait to pressure Tehran into an agreement.

*Source: The Guardian World (2026-06-01)*

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