Iran war: US ready to attack if no Iran deal reached

Pentagon chief Hegseth has warned that US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran rejects a deal. Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported that Pakistan's army chief has met parliament speaker Ghalibaf. DW has more.

• Hegseth warns US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree to a deal
• The Pakistani delegation, led by Field Marshal Asim Munir, is in Tehran to shore up the fragile ceasefire
• Lebanese president reportedly refuses to speak to Israeli PM 
• Israeli strike severs the last bridge connecting southern Lebanon to the rest of the country

Here is a round-up of the latest developments on the US-Israeli war with Iran on Thursday, April 16, 2026: