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Thank you.
These two ceasefires are very much intertwined.
If one falls apart, it's very likely that the other will fall apart as well.
Here in Lebanon, it definitely feels less tense.
People are resuming some activities.
You know, my Uber driver last night, for example, told me it was his first day back driving since the war began because he didn't feel safe being on the streets before with potential Israeli strikes.
But also people here recognize this is a temporary ceasefire and they're skeptical that it will lead to lasting peace.
Iran reversed course Saturday after announcing Friday that it would open the strait for commercial vessels during its ceasefire with the U.S.
Iran's military said that control of the strait has, quote, returned to its previous state under strict management and control of the armed forces.
It said it would remain this way as long as the U.S.
blockade on Iranian ports continued.
The ceasefire deal between the U.S., Israel and Iran is set to expire early next week.
On Friday night, Trump said that attacks on Iran could resume if no deal is reached.
Meanwhile, a 10-day ceasefire is in effect to pause the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, something Iran required in order to continue talks with the U.S.
Kat Lonsdorff, NPR News, Beirut.
Here in Beirut, there are whole parking lots full of tents and people using the stadium here for shelter or sleeping in schools.
Most of those people will not be allowed to return home yet, if ever.