Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: What we know about the deal

A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

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Trump urged Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon which has been exchanging fire with Israel for the past six weeks, to abide by the ceasefire, saying he hoped it "acts nicely and well during this important period of time".

Iran's foreign minister said on Friday that "in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon" the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channel, had been "declared completely open".

Here is what we know about the truce.

The terms of the deal specify that the ceasefire will last for 10 days, with the possibility of it being "extended by mutual agreement" if negotiations show signs of progress.