An Israeli air strike on the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital Beirut has put further pressure on attempts for a US-Iran deal to end the war, although Donald Trump says a truce remains close.
The attack on Dahieh, where the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah is based, came after the US said a deal with Iran would be signed on Sunday.
Israel said the attack was in response to Hezbollah firing towards northern Israel. The strike opens the possibility of further hostilities, as Iran vowed to respond by attacking Israel.
Trump said the attack "should not have happened particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran".
"This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace - Let's not blow it!" the US president added.
At least three people were killed and 15 others injured in the strike, Lebanon's state media said.
Iran has insisted that any truce should also include the end of the war in Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting the militia and political party Hezbollah. Israeli officials, however, reject this, saying the military operations must continue.
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