US Iran War News Live Updates: Oil prices fall by 11% as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
US Iran Israel War News Today Live Updates: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open.
by Mashkoora Khan, Aniruddha Dhar, Utsav Basu · The Indian Express · JoinUS Iran News LIVE: Oil prices plunged by over 10% on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran’s foreign minister said that the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the remaining ceasefire period, in line with that in Lebanon. Brent crude futures dropped by $11.12, or 11.2%, to $88.27 a barrel at 1311 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $11.40, or 12%, to $83.29 a barrel.
Threat to Iranian negotiators: Pakistan’s air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the U.S. last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel might seek to kill them, the Reuters reported on citing sources. This comes at a time when the countries are once again looking to meet and negotiate peace.
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The ground situation in Lebanon: a fragile calm has settled over Lebanon this Friday as a 10-day ceasefire, brokered by US President Donald Trump, appears to be holding despite the immense destruction left in the wake of seven weeks of conflict. Washington is hailing the pause in hostilities between Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah as a “historic” breakthrough—one that mediators hope will serve as a pilot for a broader de-escalation between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
While the guns have fallen silent, the diplomatic stakes remain at an all-time high. US envoy Tom Barrack described the truce as the “beginning of a road,” emphasizing the delicate nature of the negotiations. For Tehran, the end of the war in Lebanon was a non-negotiable prerequisite; for the West, the focus now shifts to the worsening global energy crisis. With the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely blocked, international leaders are gathering in Europe to find a solution to the oil route’s closure—notably without US participation.
On the ground, the human cost is coming into sharp focus. Displaced Lebanese citizens returning to southern villages and Beirut’s suburbs are finding entire neighbourhoods reduced to “mountains of rubble.” Even as residents wave flags in a show of defiance, the reality of the 45-day war—which has claimed thousands of lives across the region—is etched into the flattened skyline of the Levant.
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How long is the ceasefire announced by US President Trump between Israel and Lebanon?
7 days 10 days 14 days
Fact: US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Lebanon and Israel, which appeared to be holding as of early Friday.
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Which country's army chief met Iran's parliament speaker to push for extending the broader ceasefire?
Turkey Saudi Arabia Pakistan
Fact: Pakistan's army chief met Thursday with Iran's parliament speaker as part of international efforts to press for an extension to the ceasefire that has paused almost seven weeks of war.
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Which waterway is one of the three main sticking points in the Iran-US talks?
The Strait of Hormuz The Suez Canal The Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Fact: The three sticking points are Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and compensation for wartime damages. Reopening the Strait is a key demand as a global energy crisis worsens.
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How many US service members have been killed in the fighting?
7 13 23
Fact: Thirteen US service members have been killed. The figure of 23 refers to deaths in Israel, not US personnel.
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Which country sent a crude oil tanker through the Red Sea as an alternative to the blocked Strait of Hormuz?
Japan India South Korea
Fact: A South Korean-flagged tanker carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port safely exited the Red Sea — the country's first such shipment since it began seeking alternative energy routes.
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Which two countries' leaders are gathering dozens of nations on Friday to push plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
US and Germany France and the UK Saudi Arabia and Turkey
Fact: France and the UK will gather dozens of countries on Friday to push forward plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Notably, the US will not be included in this gathering.
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Iran-US war ceasefire: Here are latest developments
Hezbollah vows vigilance: The militant group praised its fighters for over 2,000 attacks during the conflict but warned its “hands remain on the trigger,” citing deep distrust of Israeli movements during the 10-day window.
Netanyahu’s stance: The Israeli Prime Minister agreed to the pause to “advance” peace efforts, but clarified that Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) will not withdraw from their positions in southern Lebanon for the time being.
Macron expresses concern: The French President welcomed the truce but voiced “concern” over reports of Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon in the early hours of Friday, urging Hezbollah to renounce its weapons.
Energy crisis deepens: As Australia secures deals to underwrite inflated fuel imports and South Korea celebrates a lone tanker successfully navigating the Red Sea, the pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz intensifies.
Three sticking points: Regional mediators indicate that any lasting deal between the U.S. and Iran hinges on three volatile issues: Iran’s nuclear program, maritime passage in the Gulf, and wartime reparations.
Lebanon–Israel Ceasefire: 6 Big Signals
10-day pause in place, but tensions, distrust and energy risks remain high
Ceasefire Hezbollah Israel Energy Issues Next
Ceasefire Under Strain
The 10-day pause aims to reduce hostilities, but distrust and ongoing military positioning suggest it is only a temporary break.
Short 10-day window
No enforcement clarity
Ground tensions continue
Hezbollah’s Signal
The group backed the truce but warned it remains ready for conflict amid deep mistrust.
2,000+ attacks claimed
“Hands on the trigger”
Distrust of Israeli moves
Israel’s Stand
Israel agreed to the ceasefire but is maintaining its troop presence in southern Lebanon.
No IDF withdrawal
Positions remain intact
Security-first approach
Energy Pressure Builds
Global oil supply chains remain disrupted, increasing urgency to reopen key routes.
Australia backing imports
Korea tanker crosses Red Sea
Hormuz reopening pressure
3 Key Issues
Core disputes blocking a lasting agreement.
Iran nuclear programme
Gulf maritime access
War reparations
What Happens Next?
The ceasefire’s future depends on negotiations — any escalation could quickly collapse the fragile truce.
Talks intensifying
Risk of flare-ups remains
Outcome uncertain
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Apr 17, 2026 07:01 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: One more Pak-flagged ship to reach Karachi after crossing Hormuz strait
A Pakistan-flagged ship carrying crude oil will reach the Karachi Port on Saturday after crossing through the Strait of Hormuz after the US began its blockade, the government announced here Friday.
Since the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began, this is the first merchant ship to be allowed to cross the strait in wake of the ceasefire between the US and Iran, a senior official of the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) said.
"The ship which is carrying thousands of tonnes of crude oil is scheduled to dock at Karachi port tomorrow," PNSC official Shahzeb Akram said.
The Pakistan-flagged ship carrier had left for the Strait of Hormuz to bring the consignment last Sunday. — PTI
Apr 17, 2026 07:00 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: US naval blockade to remain in place, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said although the Strait of Hormuz is completely open, the US naval blockade will remain in full force
Apr 17, 2026 06:55 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Wall Street poised for strong open after Iran says Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire
Wall Street's main indexes were set for strong gains at the open on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" for the duration of the ceasefire.
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said in a post on X that passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared "completely open" for the remaining period of the ceasefire, in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon.
At 09:12 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were up 582 points, or 1.19%, S&P 500 E-minis were up 66.5 points, or 0.94%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis were up 303.75 points, or 1.15%.
The CBOE volatility index hit a two-month low and was last down 0.8 points at 17.14.
Energy stocks fell, with Exxon Mobil and Chevron down nearly 3% each in premarket trading. Airline shares gained, with American Airlines up 5.3%. — Reuters
Apr 17, 2026 06:53 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Global markets surge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire
Stocks and bond prices jumped on Friday, while oil and the dollar fell sharply after Iran's foreign minister said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon.
Oil dropped as much as 10% to below $90 a barrel immediately after the news, while short-dated government bond yields tumbled as investors priced out the likelihood of near-term rate hikes, especially in Europe, and stocks surged .
The dollar, which has acted as a safe-haven since the start of the war in late February, fell sharply against the euro , pound and yen. — Reuters
Apr 17, 2026 06:50 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Trump posts after Iran opens Hormuz
Donald Trump posts on Truth Social after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 17, 2026 06:46 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Oil falls by almost 10% after Iran FM declares Strait of Hormuz open
Oil prices plunged by about 9% on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran's foreign minister said that the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the remaining ceasefire period, in line with that in Lebanon.
Brent crude futures dropped by $8.46, or 8.5%, to $90.93 a barrel at 1300 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $8.87, or 9.4%, to $85.82 a barrel. — Reuters
Apr 17, 2026 06:39 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Erdogan says Gulf states must have sea access amid war
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that Gulf countries' access to the open seas must not be restricted amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Speaking at a diplomacy forum in Antalya, Erdogan also addressed the Russia-Ukraine war, saying Turkey is ready to host negotiations and a possible leaders' summit for a lasting peace in Eastern Europe. — Reuters
Apr 17, 2026 06:37 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
Amid a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon and the ongoing negotiations between Iran, US and Israel, Iran on Friday announced to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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Apr 17, 2026 06:03 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Kremlin welcomes U.S.-backed Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
The Kremlin said on Friday it welcomed a U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and hoped it would help prevent a recurrence of military clashes.
"We welcome this decision and hope that, within the timeframe set out, it will be possible to reach agreements that will prevent a recurrence of armed clashes," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire at 5 p.m. EST (2100 GMT) on Thursday following talks this week brokered by Washington, as U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that an agreement could soon be reached to end the Iran war. — Reuters
Apr 17, 2026 05:30 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks
Pakistan's air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the U.S. last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel might seek to kill them, three sources told Reuters.
Pakistan deployed some two dozen jets in the escort, as well as the force's Airborne Warning and Control System for aerial surveillance to ensure the safety of the delegation back from Islamabad, said two Pakistani sources with knowledge of the operation.
One said similar security protection would be provided for subsequent talks if the Iranians ask for it, "otherwise Pakistani aircraft would receive them in Pakistan airspace".
A third source involved in the talks said measures were already in the works ahead of an expected further round of talks as soon as this weekend. — Reuters
Apr 17, 2026 04:19 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: US envoy says ceasefire with Hezbollah is ‘beginning of a road’
Tom Barrack, the US special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey, told a diplomacy conference Friday that the “brilliance” of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in Lebanon was that it ended “senseless killing.”
“The brilliance of what happened yesterday is it stopped senseless killing and President Trump and Secretary Rubio stepping in strongly and saying we need a time out,” Barrack said at the conference in Antalya, southern Turkey.
“This is just the beginning of a road, and the ceasefires are so delicate because everybody’s been equally untrustworthy,” he said.
(AP)
Apr 17, 2026 03:32 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home
A fragile calm settled over parts of Lebanon on Friday as a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States took hold between Israel and Hezbollah, prompting thousands of displaced families to begin the journey home — even as uncertainty, destruction and Israeli warnings against going back to parts of southern Lebanon clouded their return.By early morning, cars were backed up for kilometers on the route leading south to the damaged Qasmiyeh bridge over the Litani River, a key crossing linking the southern coastal city of Tyre to the north. Vehicles piled high with mattresses, suitcases and salvaged belongings crept forward through a single reopened lane, hastily repaired after an Israeli airstrike just a day earlier. — AP
Apr 17, 2026 02:56 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: World stocks hold near record highs, oil keeps below $100 on peace deal hopes
World stocks held near record highs on Friday and were set for their third straight week of gains, while benchmark oil prices were pinned below $100 a barrel ahead of a crucial weekend that could pave the way for a near-term resolution of the Iran war.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that an agreement could soon be reached to end the conflict and urged the Tehran-aligned Hezbollah group to hold its fire as a 10-day truce went into effect between Lebanon and Israel.
Trump said the next meeting between U.S. and Iranian negotiators could take place at the weekend. — Reuters
Apr 17, 2026 02:26 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi to discuss ways to end Iran war, says report
Foreign ministers of Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia will meet on the margins of a diplomacy forum in the southern Turkish province of Antalya on Friday to discuss regional issues , including the Iran war, a Turkish diplomatic source said.
"The meeting is expected to include discussions on developing regional solutions to regional issues, particularly the U.S.-Israel-Iran war, within the framework of a regional ownership approach," the source said.
Ministers from the four countries held two meetings in March as part of efforts to broker an end to the Iran war. Turkey, a neighbour of Iran, has been in close touch with the U.S., Iran, and mediator Pakistan.
(Reuters)
Apr 17, 2026 01:59 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Pakistani PM Sharif backs Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel.
Sharif said in a post on X that the agreement was “facilitated through bold and sagacious diplomatic efforts led by President Donald Trump.”
Sharif is attending a diplomacy forum in Turkey and expressed hope the ceasefire would pave the way for sustainable peace.
He said Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and will continue to back efforts aimed at achieving lasting regional peace.
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Apr 17, 2026 01:29 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Beirut official says Israeli strikes hit neighborhood 62 times
A local government official in Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik said Israel struck the neighbourhood 62 times over the past six weeks. Haret Hreik Deputy Mayor Sadek Slim said 26 buildings were completely destroyed.
“We’ve been able to clear up the rubble of the partially damaged buildings, but for those totally destroyed, we will need special equipment,” Slim said in a news briefing under a bridge on a busy intersection.
The area is gridlocked with traffic with people returning to check on their homes and Hezbollah supporters zooming around on scooters and waving the militant group’s flag.
(AP)
Apr 17, 2026 12:13 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: UK, France to co-chair international summit on reopening of Hormuz strait
The UK and France are slated to co-chair a meeting later today of nearly 40 countries – but not the US – focused on the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the global supply shock due to US-Israel war on Iran.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to say reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a “global responsibility”, the UK’s Press Association reports.
Reuters news agency earlier reported that the meeting aims to reaffirm full diplomatic support for full freedom of navigation through the strait.
Apr 17, 2026 11:57 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: What we know about the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
Israel and Lebanon's leaders have both welcomed the truce, with Netanyahu calling it an "opportunity to make a historic peace agreement".
The terms of the deal specify that the ceasefire is set to last 10 days, with the possibility of it being "extended by mutual agreement" if negotiations show signs of progress.
According to further details provided by the US State Department:
Israel retains its "right to take all necessary measures in self-defence, at any time, against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks"
Lebanon must take "meaningful steps" to prevent Hezbollah and all other "rogue non-state armed groups" from carrying attacks against Israeli targets
Those involved recognise that Lebanon's security forces have exclusive responsibility for Lebanon's security
Israel and Lebanon requested that the US continues to facilitate further direct talks with the objective of "resolving all remaining issues"
The statement added that the truce was a "gesture of goodwill" by Israel intended to enable "good-faith negotiations towards a permanent security and peace agreement" between the two parties.
Hezbollah have also signalled a willingness to participate in the ceasefire, but said it must include "a comprehensive halt to attacks" across Lebanon and "no freedom of movement for Israeli forces".
Apr 17, 2026 11:36 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: IEA says Middle East energy output may take two years to recover
The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) says it could take about two years for the Middle East to recover energy output lost during the war on Iran.
Fatih Birol told Switzerland’s Neue Zuercher Zeitung newspaper that recovery times would differ across the region, with some countries taking longer than others.
“In Iraq, for example, it will take much longer than in Saudi Arabia,” Birol said.
He added that the IEA estimates it would take “approximately two years overall” for production to return to pre-war levels.
Apr 17, 2026 11:27 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: UN Secretary General commends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
The United Nations' Secretary General António Guterres says he welcomes the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and thanks the US for helping facilitate it.
"I hope this will pave the way for negotiations towards a long-term solution to the conflict & contribute to ongoing efforts toward a lasting & comprehensive peace in the region," Guterres says in a statement.
He also urges all parties to respect the ceasefire and to "comply with international law at all times".
Apr 17, 2026 11:12 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Loss of energy output in MidEast will take about two years to recover, IEA says
It will take about two years to recover the energy output lost in the Middle East from the conflict there, Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, was quoted as saying on Friday in an interview with the Neue Zuercher Zeitung newspaper.
"That will vary from country to country. In Iraq, for example, it will take much longer than in Saudi Arabia. However, we estimate it will take approximately two years overall to reach pre-war levels again," Birol told the Swiss newspaper.
Birol added that the market was underestimating the consequences of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipments of oil and gas that were already en route to their destinations before the war in Iran began have now arrived, mitigating the impact of shortages, he said.
Apr 17, 2026 11:01 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia, Oman welcome ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
More Gulf countries have responded to the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of the ceasefire in Lebanon and reiterated the kingdom’s support for the Lebanese state and its sovereignty as well as “restricting arms to the state and its legitimate institutions”.
Oman also welcomed the announcement and expressed its appreciation “for the efforts undertaken by the United States in reaching this understanding”.
Oman also noted the importance of all parties adhering to the terms of the ceasefire and avoiding any violations
Apr 17, 2026 10:39 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Israeli opposition leader condemns Lebanon ceasefire
Yair Lapid has slammed the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel announced by US President Trump earlier.
“Not for the first time, all the promises of this government are crashing against the ground of reality. The confrontation in Lebanon can only end in one way: the permanent removal of the threat to the northern settlements,” Lapid said in a post on X.
“In this government, it will no longer happen; we will do it in the next government,” he said.
Apr 17, 2026 10:11 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Trump calls this a 'historic' day for Lebanon
Donald Trump has just described this as a "historic" day for Lebanon.
"Good things are happening!!!" he says in a Truth Social post minutes ago.
In a separate post earlier, he had said he "hopes Hezbollah acts nicely and well during this important period of time".
Apr 17, 2026 10:05 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: UK, France to chair meeting on Strait of Hormuz
The UK and France will chair a meeting with allies later today to discuss joint efforts to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran has effectively closed the critical waterway off Iran's coast in response to US-Israeli strikes, while the US has started its own blockade on Iranian ports, all of which have led to a surge in global energy prices.
Around 40 countries are expected to join this afternoon's meeting, Keir Starmer's office said, adding that the leaders will "focus on supporting the fragile ceasefire in the region and in ensuring shipping routes are reopened and secured through the Strait for the long term".
Starmer is expected to tell the meeting that "the unconditional and immediate reopening" of the strait "is a global responsibility", Downing Street said.
Apr 17, 2026 09:30 AM IST
‘Not sure’ ceasefire needs extension: Trump says ‘fighting resumes’ if Iran deal fails
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran may not need to be extended but added that a decision would depend on how talks progress.
“I don’t know that we’ll have to. Ideally, we wouldn’t, but if I needed to, I would,” Trump told reporters in Washington.
Apr 17, 2026 09:11 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Trump ally says no trust in Lebanese military to disarm Hezbollah
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Donald Trump, told Fox News that he does not trust the Lebanese Armed Forces with the disarmament of Hezbollah.
Graham said that a change in military leadership in Lebanon was necessary to ensure the security of the region.
“I do not trust the Lebanese military to disarm Hezbollah,” Graham said, calling for the commander of the military to be replaced.
He further asserted that there will be “no peace deal in Lebanon until there’s a credible pathway to disarm Hezbollah”.
Apr 17, 2026 09:08 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: First time in 34 years; Israel, Lebanon leaders to speak Thursday, Trump says
United States President Donald Trump has announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak to each other for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.
The announcement, made on Trump’s Truth Social account on Wednesday, came a day after Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors held their first direct diplomatic talks in more than three decades in Washington, DC, with Lebanon seeking to end Israel’s devastating attacks on the country.
Apr 17, 2026 09:06 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: Syria welcomes Lebanon ceasefire as ‘significant step’ towards regional stability
The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reports that Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire in Lebanon, describing the move as a significant development in preventing further escalation across the region.
According to the SANA report, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised Syria’s longstanding support for efforts aimed at preserving Lebanon’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as protecting the security of its people.
Apr 17, 2026 09:05 AM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: What all happened so far?
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East.
Lebanon ceasefire: A 10-day ceasefire was announced to allow Israel-Lebanon negotiations on a permanent security and peace deal, per the US State Department. Celebrations were reported in Lebanon.
Trump on Iran talks: US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war on Iran is “very close” and talks with Tehran may resume in Islamabad as early as this weekend.
Iran’s response: Iran’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the Lebanon ceasefire via state media, calling it part of a broader agreement with the US to pause regional conflict.
Hezbollah stance: A Hezbollah official told Al Jazeera Arabic the group will approach the ceasefire with “caution and vigilance.”
Pre-truce strikes: Before the ceasefire took effect Thursday night, Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed three in a Sidon district village and eight in the Zahrani area, per Lebanon’s National News Agency.
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