US Eases Iran Sanctions 60 Days; Lebanon Ceasefire Holds
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- United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday, following the first round of talks under a nascent peace deal between the two countries.
- Officials reported a sustained lull in fighting in Lebanon under the ceasefire agreement, indicating the truce is still holding alongside the Iran diplomatic track.
Why it matters: The 60-day sanctions waiver is a concrete goodwill measure tied to the nascent US-Iran peace framework, giving Tehran temporary relief while talks continue, and the Lebanon ceasefire holding alongside it signals that the broader diplomatic process is producing tangible de-escalation rather than just rhetoric.
