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responsibilities, but with impediments from both actors in hostilities. Israel has damaged or destroyed roads and established roadblocks, while Hezbollah has set up landmines on certain roads, he said. “Our activities have been heavily constrained
Lebanon including the withdrawal of Israel forces and the unfreezing of half of Iran’s frozen assets, about $12bn; a form of Iranian management over the strait of Hormuz; and detailed discussions later about
Lebanon on June 6, 2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1800x1800+450+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F40%2Fd4%2Ff5e2b24142a8b8319cc693507ff7%2Fgettyimages-2279499016.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/07/nx-s1-5849220/israel-lebanon-beirut-airstrike-ceasefire) ### [World](https://www.npr.org/sections/world/) ### [Israel hits Beirut's suburbs in retaliatory attack against Hezbollah](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/07/nx-s1-5849220/israel-lebanon-beirut-airstrike-ceasefire) Israel launched strikes on central and western Iran early Monday
Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, who in 2022 sent his forces into neighbouring Ukraine, have had an “absolutely dramatic” impact on the world. Their conduct is “emboldening all of those that are tempted
Trump said the United States received favorable news related to Iran just prior to landing at Joint Base Andrews. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/683x683+171+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F95%2F9f%2Fe40ec65f42bbad8ad2570e1746e7%2Fgettyimages-2271863466.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-5789780/iran-middle-east-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Iran says
conflict began, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under domestic pressure to continue military operations against the armed group, which could put him on a collision course with
response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression." The second day of American strikes came hours after Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan — all of which host U.S. troops — came under Iranian fire. It was the third
Lebanon as the death toll crossed 3,000, with at least seven people reported killed on Monday, according to local reports, despite a US-brokered extension of the “ceasefire”. Here is what we know
response to unjustified Iranian aggression,” Centcom said in a social media post shortly after 5pm ET on Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday, Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that the US “must, of necessity, respond
conflict, particularly fears of economic fallout. Concerns have intensified in recent weeks over disruptions to global energy supplies, with the effective blockade of the strait of Hormuz contributing to a sharp rise in diesel prices
response to an Iranian barrage against northern Israel, which caused no injuries. Iranian media reported that several explosions were heard in the capital Tehran, as well as in Tabriz and Isfahan. In Yemen, the Iran
Lebanon, and “a new mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz”. Iran, which was also attacked by the US and Israel last June, wants a guarantee against future aggression. Israel has previously targeted Iranian nuclear scientists
Israel and in Gulf states. Trump, meanwhile, has insisted the end of the conflict was near almost ever since it began (at least [38 times](https://edition.cnn.com/2026/06/09/politics/times-trump-iran-deal-close) for those keeping track). He claimed
responsible for the consequences of any violation.” Iran’s chief negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the same point “The naval blockade and escalation of war crimes in Lebanon by the genocidal Zionist
response has been given to the U.S. side," Iranian state TV reported. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Middle East peace efforts at the Vatican with Pope Leo XIV, whose opposition
Trump's decision to end the war with Iran has raised criticism from some in the US, including Republicans dismayed by the terms of the deal - especially the provision of a reconstruction fund for Iran
Trump's handling of the Iran conflict and inflation, the poll showed. --- ## Chinese condemnation Iran ally China has weighed in on the U.S. seizure of the Touska, according to the Associated Press, expressing concern over
Trump announced a ceasefire deal between the governments of Israel and Lebanon on 16 April. Most of Israel's air strikes have hit southern Lebanon, with the military saying it is striking infrastructure and people
responsible and transparent approach. IRNA, Iran’s state news agency, also confirmed that “the broad outlines” of a deal were being finalised, but sowed further confusion when it said that Iran would not give
response would be different and more severe, and we acted accordingly," the Guard said in its statement. Central Command also said it "downed multiple drones" launched by Iran targeting American forces in Kuwait. The attacks