Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.

The White House immediately dismissed the report, which detailed terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as a “complete fabrication.”

The Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation orders for two southern cities, indicating that more airstrikes were imminent.

Israel has intensified its deadly military campaign against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, in recent days, striking targets across Lebanon.

Iran and the United States appeared to be negotiating on a deal to end the war, but talks could take days. In the meantime, hostilities continue.

The warnings came after U.S. forces struck military sites in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations to end the war were continuing.

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

Organizations that track online traffic confirmed an uptick in activity on Tuesday, as Iranians reconnected to the global internet after a government-imposed shutdown.