"The U.S. hasn't asked Israel for a ceasefire in Lebanon and it's not part of the peace negotiations with Iran. But the president would welcome and be happy with an end of hostilities as part of an agreement between Israel and Lebanon."
"Israeli officials said the war in Lebanon and a potential ceasefire would be discussed during the cabinet meeting on Wednesday night, but thus far Israel has not formally agreed to a truce."
"Tehran claims its truce with Washington also covered Lebanon, and that Israel (and by extension the U.S.) is violating it. Israel and the U.S. deny that."
"But deescalation in Lebanon would simplify ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomacy."
The U.S. has not requested a ceasefire in Lebanon, but would welcome an end to hostilities as part of an agreement. Israeli officials plan to discuss the war and potential ceasefire in a cabinet meeting. The Lebanese ambassador requested a ceasefire during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but Hezbollah's stance remains unclear. Israel has intensified its offensive despite a recent Iran ceasefire agreement. Talks among Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. are not influenced by Iran, but deescalation could aid U.S.-Iran diplomacy.
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