Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.

Trump is on the verge of squandering a ceasefire that serves US interests for the sake of an unreliable ally

Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

Many issues could derail the truce and the negotiations aimed at making a broader deal to stop the fighting permanently.

Already, Tehran has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire, as the IDF continues to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon.