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Israel war on Iran](/news/2026/4/19/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-51-of-the-us-iran-conflict), as a standoff between Washington and Tehran is complicating efforts to end the war. Iran on Saturday reversed its decision on reopening the strait, and its military opened fire
escalated on March 2 when Hezbollah renewed attacks against Israel in support of Iran, which led to intensified Israeli bombardments and a ground invasion of southern Lebanon. Both sides will meet for more talks
conflict. “Things are moving forward but it is too early to say if a framework will be decided in the next 48 hours,” a senior Pakistani political source said. The focus is on obtaining
news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Israel and Iran committed yesterday to stop attacking each other,** just hours after exchanging missile fire and heightening tensions across the Middle East. Even
escalating assault, with Israeli ground forces reportedly pushing deeper into Lebanese territory amid fears of a wider offensive. Meanwhile, Iranian officials condemned what they called “blatant violations” of the ceasefire by the United States after
news of the ceasefire in Lebanon, according to Iranian state media, and framed the truce as part of a broader agreement with the US to pause the regional conflict. Chris Featherstone, a political scientist
Israel’s campaign in Lebanon, as well as a halt to a US naval blockade on Iranian ports in place since April 13. Fars said the Iranian proposal emphasised that Tehran would continue to manage
conflict? United States President Donald Trump has said that the war on Iran is “very close to over” as Israel and Lebanon [held rare direct talks](/news/2026/4/14/israel-and-lebanon-hold-rare-talks-in-washington-dc-amid-iran-war) in Washington, DC amid continued Israeli attacks
Israel war on Iran. The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed it carried out the [“self-defence strikes](/news/2026/5/26/us-military-launches-strikes-on-southern-iran-amid-talks-in-qatar/)” to protect US troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. However, it did not provide details
escalation. Trump’s mixed messaging has also coincided with a [renewed flurry](/news/2026/5/21/us-iran-diplomacy-picks-up-whats-the-latest) of diplomacy, with Iran as of Thursday saying it had received and was reviewing Washington’s response to Tehran’s latest ceasefire
conflict and securing safe passage for shipping through the strait should be obtainable, officials said. “Our priority is that they announce a permanent end to war and the rest of the issues could be thrashed
conflict, Iranian state media reported, quoting diplomatic sources in Islamabad. - **Iran reviewing US response to proposal:** Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran was reviewing Washington’s latest response to a proposed ceasefire
News Agency of Lebanon](https://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/news/222034/hezbollah-announces-series-of-attacks-on-israeli-forces-and-positions-in-south-lebanon-2). Middle East Institute senior fellow Brian Katulis noted that multiple ceasefires had been breached since November 2024. The latest ceasefire went into effect on April
news agency. “What we’ve been seeing over the past hours has been an escalation,” said Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem from Beirut. “This is taking us back to square one.” Also reporting from
Israel war on Iran. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for a two-day visit, meeting President Masoud Pezeshkian, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Parliament Speaker [Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf](/news/2026/4/11/us-iran-talks-on-ending-war-begin-in-pakistan
escalating hostilities with Iran, according to multiple Israeli media reports. - The Israeli military issued a series of alerts starting Sunday over waves of missiles launched from Iran towards Israeli territory. - Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard
Israel war on Iran. In a social media post, the president did not say which officials would be sent to the talks. Last weekend’s first round of talks, at which Vice President JD Vance
escalation. The UAE did not specifically blame Iran but said the drones had been launched from its “western border”. On the same day, Saudi Arabia also said it intercepted three drones fired from Iraqi airspace
escalation of war crimes in Lebanon by the genocidal Zionist regime are clear evidence of US noncompliance with the ceasefire,” he wrote on social media. “Every choice has a price, and the bill comes
conflict might instead be escalating [into Islamabad’s worst nightmare](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/07/israel-warns-iran-lives-at-risk-if-they-use-trains-trump-deadline). In a cabinet meeting held at about 5pm on Tuesday, Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, was morose. “We should brace ourselves