A ten-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has come into effect and President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the US and Iran may take place over the weekend, adding to optimism that the Iran war could be nearing an end.

Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will work with Israel and Lebanon, Trump said.

A historic 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon starts, with potential peace talks ahead, amid ongoing tensions.

April 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day cease-fire starting at 5 p.m. EDT Thursday, pausing Israel's six-week war on Hezbollah.

A 10-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel takes effect as US President Trump attempts to broker a meeting between the leaders. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump announces an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire starting at 5 PM ET April 16, inviting both leaders to the White House for historic peace talks.

US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a truce that could boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war.

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Mr Trump struck an optimistic tone about Iran as he spoke with reporters on the White House lawn. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Mr Trump said the truce would come into force at 10pm UK time last night and that he had instructed his team to 'work with Israel and Lebanon to achieve a lasting PEACE'.

Pete Hegseth claimed the US military is 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran , even as Donald Trump insists his administration is still pursuing a deal with the Islamic regime.

The truce could remove a major hurdle to the broader peace talks with Iran, if it holds. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

President Trump claims a US-Iran peace deal is imminent, with Tehran agreeing to surrender enriched uranium, a key point in nuclear negotiations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Earlier on Thursday, Pope Leo made a pointed criticism of world leaders who spend billions on wars, adding that the planet is being 'ravaged by a handful of tyrants'.

Daijiworld Media Network – Washington Washington, Apr 16: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, signalling a rare diplomatic breakthrough after weeks of escalating border tensions. The announcement followed what Trump described as “excellent con.....

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend, adding to optimism that the Iran war could be nearing an end. Trump said Iran had offered not to ‌have…

"They've agreed to give us back the nuclear dust," the US president said, referring to the enriched uranium stockpile that the United States says could be used to build nuclear weapons.

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WASHINGTON, April 16 - U.S. forces in the Middle East are postured to restart combat operations immediately if Iran doesn't agree to a peace deal, top American military officials said on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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.

The ceasefire will enable negotiations towards a permanent security and peace agreement. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

"If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy," said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

"If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy," said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Trump announces a 10-day cease-fire in Lebanon starting midnight Beirut time, following 46 days of conflict and over 2,200 deaths attributed to Israeli actions.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a blunt message to Iranian leadership during a Pentagon briefing, framing the situation as a decisive choice for Tehran. "You Iran, can choose a prosperous future, a golden bridge, and we hope that you do for the people of Iran," he said.

Mr Trump has repeatedly criticised the Pope, who has emerged as an outspoken critic of the Iran war. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the religious leader, who has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran in recent weeks.

US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire this afternoon following US-mediated talks.

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"If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy," said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned the Iranian regime that it is on the losing side of the war.

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Secretary Hegseth cautioned that American forces are prepared to restart military strikes should Tehran decline a potential peace agreement.