US Iran War News Live Updates: Trump says ceasefire marks ‘historic’ day for Lebanon
US Iran Israel War News Today Live Updates: 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 Indian Express · JoinUS Iran News LIVE: US President Donald Trump late Thursday said a deal to end the conflict with Iran was “very close”, even as a separate ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect to allow space for broader regional talks. Speaking to reporters, Trump said negotiations with Tehran could resume soon. He said that the next round of talks may take place “probably… over the weekend” in Islamabad. The US President also reiterated his core demand: “The big thing we have to do is make sure that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon,” adding that Tehran has “agreed to that”.
What all Trump said: Trump said there is significant agreement with Iran on key issues, including its nuclear programme. “Iran wants to make a deal, and we’re dealing very nicely with them,” he said. Referring to Iran’s enriched uranium stock, he added: “They’ve agreed to give us back the ‘nuclear dust’… so we have a lot of agreement, and I think something’s going to happen very positively.” At the same time, he warned of consequences if talks fail. “If there’s no deal, fighting resumes,” he said.
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US-Iran war ceasefire: Here are 5 latest developments
- Lebanon ceasefire begins: A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been announced, aimed at enabling negotiations on a longer-term security arrangement.
- Iran reacts cautiously: Iran’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the ceasefire, describing it as part of a broader pause in regional tensions.
- Hezbollah urges restraint: The Iran-backed group asked displaced civilians to delay returning home, warning of Israel’s “history of breaking agreements” and calling for “patience” until the situation is clear.
- Strikes before truce: Israeli forces carried out heavy strikes in southern Lebanon hours before the ceasefire took effect, with casualties reported in multiple areas.
- US blockade and warning: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said 13 ships had been turned back under a blockade of Iranian ports, warning Washington is “locked and loaded” if diplomacy fails.
The developments come as regional diplomacy intensifies, with Pakistan emerging as a key venue for talks and multiple countries involved in efforts to prevent a wider conflict. Despite signs of progress, major differences remain, and the situation on the ground continues to be volatile.
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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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