Shaky truce between Israel and Lebanon extended for 45 days, US says

Statement following productive' talks in Washington comes as Israel launches strikes on southern city of Tyre

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire after another round of talks in Washington, the US state department has said.

It came after two productive" days of talks, and more negotiations would be held from 2-3 June, the department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.