Ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza are interconnected — and fraying

NPR | By Greg Myre

Published May 29, 2026 at 3:08 PM CDT

On paper, there are ceasefires in place between Israel and the US in Iran, and also in Lebanon, Gaza. On the ground, fighting goes on.

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Greg Myre is a national security correspondent with a focus on the intelligence community, a position that follows his many years as a foreign correspondent covering conflicts around the globe.

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