Israel backs US-Iran temporary ceasefire
Israel insists that the two-week ceasefire agreement between US and Iran "does not include Lebanon".
Shaky ceasefire in doubt as Israel pounds Lebanon
Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran.
Israel carries out extensive strikes across Lebanon
Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 182 people and wounded 890, according to an initial toll from authorities, with the capital Beirut hit by the most violent bombardment since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Peace talks 'unreasonable' after Israeli strikes - Iran
Israel hit Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation ⁠from Iran, which suggested it would be "unreasonable" to proceed with talks to forge a permanent peace deal with the United States.
Pakistan set to host US-Iran ceasefire talks on Friday
PM Shehbaz expresses hope talks result in lasting peace.Iranian president confirms Tehran's participation in talks.Premier thanks Gulf states for commitment to peace.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Islamabad would...
The sticking points in the US-Iran ceasefire talks
The points include disagreements between Iran and the US that have existed since before the war. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US-Iran ceasefire leaves Israeli war objectives unmet
A ceasefire between the US and Iran has left Israel's principal war objectives largely unmet, analysts say, with Israeli opposition figures quick to denounce a major "strategic failure".
US, Iran Reach Last-Minute Agreement On 2-Week Cease-Fire
US President Donald Trump says the United States has agreed to a two-week Pakistani-brokered cease-fire, pulling back from the brink to allow the two sides time to negotiate a peace deal.
Shaky US-Iran Ceasefire In Doubt As Israeli Strikes Kill Over 180 In Lebanon
Iran War: Lebanon said at least 182 people were killed and hundreds were wounded, making it the deadliest day in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.
Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' after Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 254 people
Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran, which suggested it would be "unreasonable" to proceed with talks to forge ‌a permanent peace deal with the United States. The warning from Iran's lead negotiator, parliament speaker…
Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes, Iran closes strait again
Ceasefire hangs by a thread as Israel escalates Lebanon strikes, Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on those who supply Iran weapons
April 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced Wednesday morning that any country supplying weapons to Iran will get a 50% tariff on goods sold to the United States.
Iran threatens Hormuz Strait reclosure after Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Iran is threatening to return to the pre-ceasefire status of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s widespread attacks in Lebanon on Wednesday.
​A respite: On the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire
In the war with Iran, the U.S. President should focus on securing a durable peace
Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again
The fresh violence threatened to scuttle what U.S. Vice President JD Vance called a “fragile” deal.
Trump backs off Iran strike threat, agrees to two-week ceasefire window
U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to de-escalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die tonight.”
European leaders welcome ceasefire, say it should include Lebanon
European leaders praise the ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel war, advocating for Lebanon's inclusion and a lasting resolution.
European leaders welcome ceasefire, say it should include Lebanon
European leaders praise the ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel war, advocating for Lebanon's inclusion and a lasting resolution.
How Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire deal between Iran and the US
Pakistan cast itself as an unlikely diplomatic broker on Wednesday, saying it had helped secure a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also…
At Least 254 Killed, Over 1,100 Injured In Israeli Attack In Lebanon
The wave of attacks began shortly after Donald Trump announced a 15-day ceasefire and negotiations with Iran aimed at establishing a lasting peace.
Israel Launches Massive Strikes on Lebanon, Excluding Country from Ceasefire
Israel says the ceasefire agreement with Iran does not cover its operations against the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists of Lebanon.
U.S. did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says
U.S. Vice-President Vance clarifies that the Iran ceasefire does not include Lebanon, contrary to Iranian negotiators' beliefs.
Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Iran and the US have laid out sharply contrasting agendas for the upcoming peace talks set to start on Saturday, but it was unclear if the two-week ceasefire would hold until then.
Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Iran and the US have laid out sharply contrasting agendas for the upcoming peace talks set to start on Saturday, but it was unclear if the two-week ceasefire would hold until then.
U.S. has violated ceasefire agreement, Iran parliamentary speaker says
The two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran appeared at risk of unraveling less than a day after it was announced.
Large-scale Israeli strikes hit Beirut, Lebanese areas despite U.S.-Iran truce
BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 8 (UPI) -- Israel carried out intensive, large-scale airstrikes on Wednesday, targeting several neighborhoods in the heart of Beirut, as well as southern and eastern Lebanon, killing at least 254 people and wounding 1,165 and causing significant material damage.
Double-dealing Pakistan is the danger looming over critical US-Iran talks
For its own reasons, Pakistan does want peace, but a peace that favors Iran.
Global leaders acknowledge Pakistan's role in facilitating Iran-US ceasefire
Leaders from around world hail Pakistan's efforts.UN boss expresses appreciation for Pakistan's efforts.Iran vows to cease operations if attacks are halted. Leaders and lawmakers from across the world, including the United States,...
How did Pakistan broker temporary truce between Iran and US?
Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East.On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the US and...
Iran accuses US of violating 3 clauses, calls ceasefire talks unreasonable
Iran calls US talks unreasonable after alleging ceasefire breaches, as tensions rise with Israel continuing strikes and both sides clash over terms ahead of planned negotiations in Pakistan.
PJHQ meets to discuss Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
The truce was agreed with Iran just hours after President Trump's threat that a "whole civilisation will die tonight"
Fragile Iran Cease-Fire May Hang In Balance Over 'Misunderstanding' On Lebanon
The fragile cease-fire between the United States and Iran could hang in the balance over what Washington has labeled a "misunderstanding" over whether the deal includes Israel’s offensive against Tehran-backed Hezbollah assets in Lebanon.
Israel Resumes Bombing of Iran's Top Ally as Trump Announces Ceasefire, Gives Reason
Israel has resumed bombing of Lebanon, a top ally of Iran, after President Donald Trump of the United States announced a ceasefire and gave reason for the onslaught.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran ceasefire covers 'everywhere' including Lebanon
However, Israel later contradicted the Pakistan prime minister's statement, saying that the ceasefire "does not include Lebanon".
Iran ceasefire doesn’t halt Lebanon clashes; Israel pursues Hezbollah forces
Lebanon sees ongoing battles as Israel targets Hezbollah despite Iran-U.S. truce, with heavy casualties and mass displacement.
India welcomes Pakistan-brokered Iran-U.S. ceasefire, stresses dialogue and diplomacy
India welcomes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, calling for de-escalation and unimpeded navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel strikes central Beirut without warning after saying Iran ceasefire doesn't apply there
It was not immediately clear how many people were killed or wounded, but several strikes were in busy commercial locations, causing panic in the streets
US, Iran Announce Two-Week Ceasefire; Talks Likely in Islamabad On Friday
WASHINGTON, Apr 8: The United States has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran following a proposal by Pakistan, with negotiations between the two sides likely to take place in Islamabad on Friday, US President Donald Trump announced. The announcement came shortly before a stated US deadline for military action against Iran, marking a significant […]
Reports: Iran Blocks Traffic in Strait of Hormuz over Israeli Strikes in Lebanon
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz just a few hours into the ceasefire agreement due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
US–Iran Ceasefire Emerges After Pakistan Relays Messages Between Washington and Tehran
Pakistan acted as an intermediary between the United States and Iran in the hours leading up to a fragile two-week ceasefire
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran after two-week ceasefire agreed
Despite the ceasefire announcement, attacks have continued, especially in Lebanon.
US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire; talks likely in Islamabad on Friday
Trump made the dramatic announcement on Truth Social on Tuesday evening (US time) even as Democrats called for his removal over unhinged threats to wipe out the Iranian civilisation.
US and Iran at odds over ceasefire agreement as Vance claims terms 'just didn't' include Lebanon
Vance claimed that the disagreements over the truce terms “came from a legitimate misunderstanding” over Lebanon.
Iran War Day 40: US and Tehran Both Claim Victory as Two-Week Ceasefire Begins
On the 40th day of the war, a tentative pause in hostilities has been announced, as US President Donald Trump said Washington would suspend its attacks after Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The arrangement is tied to Tehran’s commitment to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.
100 strikes in 10 mins: Why Lebanon faces biggest Israel attack despite ceasefire
Israel launched over 100 strikes across Lebanon within minutes despite a US-Iran ceasefire, killing over 250 people. Iran says Lebanon was part of the deal, but Israel and US deny it.
Schumer blasts Trump’s Iran war as failure, moves to rein in his war powers amid ceasefire
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., plans to force another war powers vote to rein in President Donald Trump's use of the military in Iran amid a fragile ceasefire.
Fresh Twist as Trump Links CNN’s Iran Ceasefire Report to Unknown Nigerian News Platform
US President Trump claims a controversial report on the Iran ceasefire originated from a "fake news site" in Nigeria, criticising CNN's coverage of the agreement.
Shapiro, Democrats blast Trump for ‘taking innocent lives’ even as Iran ceasefire takes hold
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called the U.S.-Iran conflict on Wednesday "a war of choice" and questioned whether President Trump had achieved anything meaningful, even after the two sides
The messenger or the mediator? Deconstructing Pak's role in US-Iran ceasefire
To understand why Pakistan found itself at the centre of this geopolitical manoeuvring, one must look at the historical architecture of its bilateral relationship with Iran. Aparna Pande, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, notes that shared geography and demographics afford Islamabad a unique utility.
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