Iran war day 106: US and Iran say deal close but Lebanon fighting continues

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On the 106th day of conflict, both the US and Iran claimed a ceasefire deal was imminent, with negotiators saying they had agreed on final text. Yet even as diplomats professed optimism about ending the war, fighting in Lebanon showed no signs of stopping. The remaining obstacles were procedural rather than substantive, officials suggested, though crucial implementation steps still needed approval. The disconnect between diplomatic progress and ongoing violence underscored the fragile state of negotiations aimed at halting what has become a protracted regional confrontation.