Israel-Lebanon Truce In Force as Trump Eyes Imminent Iran Deal

US President Donald Trump claimed Iran has made key concessions in an ongoing negotiation to end the seven-week war, while a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon increased the prospect of a broader peace.

Trump said it may not be necessary to renew an April 7 truce with the Islamic Republic before it expires next week, defying expectations that an extension will be needed to allow more time for diplomacy.

“Iran wants to make a deal. They are willing to do things today that they weren’t willing to do two months ago,” the president told reporters on Thursday. “We ...