President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday. But despite separate statements from the two countries saying they agreed to a truce, reports persisted of further airstrikes.

President Trump announced on social media on Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire. That's after the U.S. got directly involved over the weekend striking key nuclear sites in Iran.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with journalist Kim Ghattas in Beirut about how far the Israel-Iran war could spread and whether other Middle East powers are bracing for a wider conflict.

President Trump says Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to accept it. This comes ahead of a Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House next week.

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President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday. But despite separate statements from the two countries saying they agreed to a truce, reports persisted of further airstrikes.

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

LEILA FADEL, HOST: Just a few hours after Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, its future is in doubt. President Trump warned Israel not to retaliate after it accused Iran of violating the deal ...