Iran has said that the halt in fighting is a victory for Hezbollah. But behind the scenes, officials worked quietly for a cease-fire to stem the group’s losses.

The ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is good news not just because it promises to bring the terrible bloodshed of the past few months to an end. It also represents a major setback for Iran,

Twisted rebar poked out of piles of rubble and broken masonry. "These buildings can be rebuilt. They’re not important. But our loved ones, friends, neighbours, companions, people. The homeland has been destroyed,