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Middle East crisis live: Israel targets southern Beirut as Kuwait condemns Iranian missile and drone attack

responsible for the consequences of any violation,” foreign minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X. Israel has issued evacuation orders to residents of seven villages in southern [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon), including Houmine al-Faouqa, Bnaafoul

Is Israel’s ‘buffer zone’ inside Lebanon an attempt to grab gas reserves?

Iran, France’s TotalEnergies, Italy’s Eni and QatarEnergy signed an offshore exploration permit with the Lebanese government for Block 8. Reports of potential gas and mineral reserves off the Levantine coast go back

Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly

blockades are difficult](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5783870/strait-of-hormuz-naval-blockade) to enforce and the results can often be unpredictable. **High-profile Trump supporters, including Vice President Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, are defending the president** in his dispute

The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open

BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT PERTAINS TO IRAN, ONLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE. THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST

Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

blockade on Iranian ports. The current two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire, mediated by Pakistan, expires Wednesday, April 22. News images showed crowds celebrating in parts of Lebanon and thousands of displaced families began returning

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

blockade continues, Iran will take reciprocal action. Trump also said Iran was removing "all sea mines," with the help of the U.S., presumably referring to mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil [prices tumbled