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Iran live updates: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended for 45 days

This comes after two days of negotiations in Washington, D.C.

Last Updated: May 16, 2026, 6:52 PM EDT

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan in April failed to reach a peace deal.

Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of a U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded "one way or the other."

May 16, 2026, 6:52 PM EDT

Hezbollah rockets aimed at Israeli soldiers in Lebanon intercepted: IDF

The Israeli Air Force intercepted several rockets launched by Hezbollah toward Israeli soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces said.

There were no IDF injuries reported.

-ABC News' Dorit Long

May 16, 2026, 5:05 PM EDT

FIFA official says he held a 'positive' meeting with Iran FA president

FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom says he held a "constructive" and "positive" meeting with Iran's FA President Mehdi Taj in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday and expressed confidence about Iran's participation at this year's World Cup.

The Iranian team is scheduled to play New Zealand on June 15 in Los Angeles, but the team has not been granted visas.

There were no immediate updates on the visa issue.

-ABC News' Claire Bower

May 16, 2026, 12:17 PM EDT

Pakistan's interior minister arrives in Tehran for meeting with counterpart

Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran Saturday for a two-day official visit, meeting with his Iranian counterpart.

In this screen grab from a video, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, on May 16, 2026, in Tehran.
Pool via WANA via Reuters

The Iranian semi-official news agency reported that the diplomacy is part of Pakistan's continued efforts to facilitate peace talks between the United States and Iran that have stalled.

-ABC News’ Claire Bower

May 16, 2026, 6:08 AM EDT

IDF confirms death of Hamas leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad

The IDF said that they have killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas’ military wing and "one of the last senior Hamas leaders involved in planning the October 7th massacre."

"Haddad assumed his role following the elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, and over the recent period, worked to rebuild the capabilities of the terrorist organization's military wing and to plan numerous terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops," the IDF said in their statement.

The IDF said that Haddad was "involved in the holding of many Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity. Haddad managed Hamas’ hostage captivity system and surrounded himself with hostages in an attempt to prevent his elimination."

"Haddad is one of the longest-serving commanders in Hamas, having joined the terrorist organization during its early establishment, and maintained close ties with Hamas leadership," the IDF said. "Haddad played a central role in Hamas’ terrorist rule and held a number of senior positions, such as the commander of the Gaza City Brigade and commander of additional units."

-ABC News' Rashid Haddou

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