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Trump says a ceasefire extension deal with Iran is near, but core issues remain

NPR | By Jane Arraf,

Adrian Florido, Jim Kane

Published May 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM CDT

President Trump has not yet decided whether he'll extend a ceasefire with Iran, and Israel continues to attack targets in Lebanon, in spite of a ceasefire there.

Jane Arraf

Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

Jim Kane

Jim Kane is a Deputy Managing Editor overseeing weekends for NPR News. He guides the editorial and news coverage process to make sure NPR is covering the stories that need to be covered, in a way that's consistent with NPR's mission.