Iran war live: Lebanon mourns as Israel raids shake Trump, Tehran ceasefire
UN human rights chief Volker Turk describes Israel's attacks on Lebanon as 'horrific' coming so soon after ceasefire.
Iran war live: Lebanon mourns as Israel raids shake Trump, Tehran ceasefire
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What to know about Israel’s strikes on Lebanon amid US-Iran ceasefire
Israel unleashed a massive bombardment on Israel a day after the US and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement.
Lebanon PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire as Israeli strikes hit Beirut
Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam expressed optimism in de-escalation hours after Tehran and Washington struck a ceasefire deal.
Trump says Lebanon not included in US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault
US president says war in Lebanon is 'separate skirmish' as Israel kills dozens across the country after regional truce.
Trump backs Israel, says Lebanon a ‘separate skirmish’ after ceasefire
After Israeli strikes on Beirut, Donald Trump said Lebanon isn’t included in the Iran ceasefire.
Live: Ceasefire on brink after Israel pounds Lebanon with wave of strikes
Benjamin Netanyahu said Lebanon was not included in the truce, while Iran accused Israel of ceasefire breaches and barred ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
‘Israel must be restrained for US-Iran ceasefire to hold’
Former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent had warned Israel could ‘sabotage’ the US-Iran ceasefire.
Macron welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and urges Lebanon’s inclusion
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire as “very good news".
Israel launches sprawling attacks on Lebanon after Iran ceasefire was declared
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s military launched what it described as its most powerful attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and turning joy over the ceasefire in Iran into panic
Israel says operations in Lebanon to continue despite Trump’s ceasefire
Israeli military announces further action against Hezbollah, contradicting statements from Pakistan and Iran Middle East crisis – live updates Israel has said its military operations in Lebanon will continue despite Donald Trump’s ceasefire announcement , with Israeli forces carrying out strikes and telling civilians in the south of the country to leave the areas they are targeting. The office of the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that Trump’s two-week pause “does not include Lebanon” amid reports of continued artillery and drone strikes, directly contradicting statements made by Iran and Pakistan, which has been mediating in the conflict. Continue reading...
Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least 254 after Iran-US ceasefire
Israel’s army says it carries out the largest coordinated strike across Lebanon since its renewed war on the country.
Israel backs Trump’s two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded
Iran says talks for a permanent peace deal will start on April 10 in Islamabad.
Iran issues US with ceasefire ultimatum
Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten to scuttle the US-Iran ceasefire as Iranian state media reports the Strait of Hormuz has been closed.
Israel launches massive strikes on central Beirut after Iran ceasefire
Israeli military fires barrage of missiles on Lebanese capital as it vows to continue war on Hizbollah
Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump’s Iran ceasefire
Israel's confrontation with its regional nemesis leaves Iran both standing and strategically stronger, analysts say.
Middle East crisis live: Iran war ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon, says Israel; Trump says uranium will be ‘taken care of’
Pakistan’s PM had said the ceasefire would cover Lebanon; Iran says passage through the strait of Hormuz will be allowed for the next 2 weeks US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormuz Iran war ceasefire announcement – what we know so far Here are some of the latest images coming in from the Middle East as the war continues in week six. The Israeli military has just warned the people of Iran not to use trains, saying that doing so “endangers your life” . Dear Citizens, for the sake of your security, we kindly request that from this moment until 21:00 Iran time, you refrain from using and travelling by train throughout Iran. Your presence on trains and near railway lines endangers your life. Continue reading...
Trump announces 2-week ceasefire with Iran
President Trump on Tuesday announced a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war with Iran temporarily agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of the deal. Nancy Cordes reports.
Iran war: Trump announces two-week ceasefire
US President Trump has pulled back from threats to annihilate Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.
US says Lebanon not part of ceasefire deal, Iran says it is
Donald Trump has said Lebanon is not part of the two-week ceasefire deal that was agreed overnight. Israel launched a massive wave of strikes on Lebanon after the deal was announced. Follow DW.
US politicians react to Trump’s Iran ceasefire with caution, relief
Republican hawks voice scepticism about talks with Tehran as Democrats welcome the truce and call for accountability.
Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticising Trump’s threat
Pope Leo XIV, an outspoken critic of the war, urged continued negotiation to bring a full end to the conflict.
What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.
World Athletics postpones Doha Diamond League amid US-Israel war on Iran
The multi-discipline event scheduled for May 8 will now be held on June 19 should conditions allow, organisers say.
Iran war live: Trump, Tehran declare ceasefire, but some attacks continue
In advance of upcoming talks in Islamabad, the US and Iran claim victory, as Trump lays down his terms.
Live: ASX set to slip as doubts about US-Iran ceasefire grow
Australian shares are set to open lower after climbing yesterday following the US and Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire that's now on the brink of collapse.
World reacts to ‘brutal’ Israeli attacks on Lebanon after US-Iran truce
Israeli attacks have killed at least 254 people and wounded 1,165 others, according to Lebanon’s Civil Defence.
US V-P Vance says Trump is ‘impatient’ about progress on Iran
He says the US president has told his negotiating team to “work in good faith”.
Israel launches 100 air strikes in 10 minutes across Lebanon
Israel carried out an unprecedented wave of attacks across Lebanon, saying it launched 100 air strikes in 10 minutes.
Lebanon excluded from ceasefire as Israeli strikes continue
Israel has backed a ceasefire between the US and Iran but made clear it does not extend to Lebanon.
‘A lot of work to do’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said more work is needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel launches offensive against Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, ceasefire fragile
Less than 24 hours after the ceasefire with Iran was announced, it's in danger of coming apart. Israel launched a huge offensive against its old enemy, the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah, on Wednesday. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power
The world counts down to Trump’s threats of destruction.
Iraqis celebrates US-Iran ceasefire as two-week halt in war begins
Celebrations have erupted in Iraq following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US.
Wong defiant on Lebanon, rebukes Trump over Iran threats
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has rebuked US President Donald Trump's threats and called for Israel to cease its military action in Lebanon.
Trump says he has agreed to two-week ceasefire with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports
April 7 - U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a \"total and complete victory\" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.
Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
WASHINGTON, April 8 - The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire.
Iran ceasefire deal gives Trump a way out of war - but at a high cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.
Lavan refinery blaze continues hours after US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Black plumes of smoke from an oil refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island were seen.
How is the US-Israel war on Iran affecting Russian-Iranian relations?
Moscow has been benefitting from the higher oil prices while its ally is under attack.
Fearing loss of control, Israel reluctantly backs US-Iran ceasefire but keeps Hezbollah fight out of it
Israel's key objective is to ensure the US does not make meaningful concessions to Iran.
Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia lead tech rally after Trump announces ceasefire with Iran
President Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire announcement provided some relief to Wall Street and tech stocks shared in the rally.
What damage did U.S., Israel inflict on Iran after 5 weeks of war?
In just over five weeks, the U.S. and Israel say their warplanes have hit over 17,000 Iranian targets. Elizabeth Palmer has more from Tel Aviv after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.
Trump announces a two-week pause on Iran strikes
President Trump announced a two-week pause on Iran strikes if the country agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had earlier threatened to wipe out the country's infrastructure, saying "a whole civilization will die tonight," if no deal was reached.
Trump says US in ‘heated’ Iran talks amid extension request
The lead-up to his April 7, 8 pm, deadline has been marked by military escalation and threats.
EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement
It is a step back from the brink and a step closer to peace, say European leaders.
U.S., Iran come to last-minute ceasefire agreement, Trump announces
The U.S. and Iran came to a last-minute deal to stop the fighting, at least temporarily. The U.S. will stop its attacks for at least two weeks, provided Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Weijia Jiang reports.
Ceasefire wins Trump instant gratification but Iran can enter talks with stronger hand
US is in weaker position than before war as Tehran has shown capacity to inflict pain on Trump administration Middle East crisis – live updates The announcement of a two-week ceasefire has allowed Donald Trump to hail the reopening of the Hormuz strait as a victorious dawn of a new golden age, but it is Iran that enters peace talks with the stronger hand. The Tehran regime goes to the negotiations planned for Friday in Pakistan bloodied but intact. It still holds a stockpile of highly enriched uranium (the original crux of the conflict with the US, Israel and allies), and it now claims at least part-control of the strait, having demonstrated its power to close the narrow waterway and hold the world to ransom. Continue reading...
Hundreds killed in 'barbaric' wave of Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Israeli and Lebanese media are citing the Lebanese Red Cross in reporting the death toll could be as high as 300, with many more injured.
Netanyahu: Israel shifting ‘balance of power’ with Iran strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is intensifying strikes on Iran.
Ceasefire appears fragile as Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill 250 people
Iran said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz as U.S., Iran and Israel disagreed about whether 14-day peace deal included Lebanon
Democrats outraged at Trump’s Iran post: ‘A threat to commit a war crime’
President says on Truth Social he will annihilate country if government ignores deadline to reopen strait of Hormuz US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump on Tuesday morning threatened to annihilate the entirety of Iranian civilization should the country’s government ignore his 8pm ET deadline to reopen the strait of Hormuz. The president’s own words, posted publicly and tied to a specific deadline and set of demands, provide unusually direct evidence of intent to violate international law, and were being met with shock and dismay by Democrats and a growing number of prominent conservatives. Continue reading...
Top university says US-Israel attack targeted Iran’s progress, AI learning
Iran condemns systematic attacks on civilian sites, including academic hubs, as war devastates critical infrastructure.
Retired military officers call Trump’s threats against Iran ‘likely war crimes’
Alarm among military observers after president says ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if Iran ignores demands US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump’s Tuesday morning comments threatening that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” in Iran have raised alarms among military observers and retired officers, who called them “likely war crimes”. “I have to hope that this is bluster, and a negotiating tactic on his part,” said retired admiral Michael Smith, who commanded a carrier strike group in the US navy. “He must understand that those types of threats themselves are likely war crimes.” Continue reading...
Residents of Israel’s battered north want war against Hezbollah – with or without peace in Iran
There’s little sympathy in the border town of Metula for the plight of their displaced Lebanese neighbours
‘Desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp’: US political leaders react as Trump announces ceasefire
Chuck Schumer attacks president’s ‘ridiculous bluster’ while Republicans cast decision as shrewd tactical move US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire Middle East crisis – live updates Political leaders and many Americans breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday evening, when Donald Trump announced a provisional ceasefire deal hours after threatening to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization” if Tehran failed to reopen the strait of Hormuz by his self-imposed deadline. The announcement of the agreement came roughly 90 minutes before the 8pm ET deadline by which Trump pledged to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges in a move legal and military scholars said would be considered a war crime. But a last-minute intervention by Pakistan led Trump to back off, at least temporarily, his ultimatum for widespread destruction. Continue reading...
White House confirms two-week suspension of strikes on Iran
The White House has confirmed the US has agreed to suspend all bombing and military attacks on Iran for two weeks.
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