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conflict between the two sides. The terms of the ceasefire return Lebanon to a status quo very similar to the period after the previous November 2024 ceasefire. Like that deal, it allows Israel the “right
conflict going indefinitely. War marginalises critics, rallies the electorate around the flag and, crucially, creates political cover to pursue longstanding ambitions in Lebanon and beyond. Even after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced, Netanyahu
Iran began on 28 February. The conflict has disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East, and at some points has stopped it entirely as a result of missile strikes and drone
Conflict monitors warn that since the ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran was struck last month, Israeli [bombardment of Gaza has accelerated](/news/2026/5/13/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-increased-by-35-since-iran-ceasefire-report). Violent raids by settlers and the military in the occupied
conflict had already reduced Washington’s readiness for other potential confrontations, particularly with China. Iran has already shown what would happen should the US and Israel resume bombing it, with Gulf allies bearing the brunt
status of Tehran’s nuclear programme almost a year ago, their vastly different demands and the limits to what each side would concede have proved a barrier to any lasting agreement. Iran’s demand that
conflict. The US vice-president, JD Vance, assigned to lead the US delegation to peace talks in Pakistan, suggested there had been a “legitimate misunderstanding” on the geographic reach of the ceasefire deal. Pakistan, which
status of Hezbollah’s arms will have to be settled and Israeli forces will have to withdraw from Lebanese territory. Hezbollah, while abiding by the ceasefire and appointing [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) as its steward
ceasefire with Iran. At the same time, Trump has said he was just an hour away from ordering another strike on Iran earlier this week, but held off because Gulf allies said they were engaged
ceasefire and would again close the strait if it were not lifted. Then there were the questions of mines in the strait. On Truth Social, Trump also said that “Iran, with the help
conflict Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and United States President Donald Trump have said that the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/4/17/iran-foreign-minister-says-strait-of-hormuz-completely-open) is open to commercial vessels. Araghchi declared on Friday that the strategic waterwat
ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. But Washington announced a blockade of Iranian ports, including those in the Strait of Hormuz, on April 13, following the collapse of the Islamabad talks. So, on April 18, Iran
conflict has also been unpopular with US voters, including a sizeable Republican constituency. A Marquette Law School survey released last week suggested that only 32 percent of voters approve of Trump’s handling
status of the Strait of Hormuz will remain tightly controlled and in its previous condition,” it said. By 10:30 GMT on Saturday, no fewer than eight [oil and gas tankers](/economy/2026/4/18/as-oil-prices-plunge-below-91-after-weeks-a-new-hormuz-crisis-emerges) had crossed
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [What's it like to negotiate with Iran? We asked people who have done it](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-5783873/iran-talks-islamabad-nuclear-jcpoa) But the prospects for renewed diplomacy remain unclear. Iranian state media said Tuesday
status” in UAE airspace, the General Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement on Saturday. “Our decision came following a comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions, in coordination with the relevant authorities”, the aviation
conflict on 28 February in terms of forcing Iran to make concessions over its nuclear programme. Instead, the US has apparently had to promise to unfreeze billions of Iranian assets upfront, handing them over
status of a two-week-old ceasefire – due to expire earlier this week – remained unclear. In an about-face hours after threatening renewed violence, Trump made what appeared to be a unilateral announcement on Tuesday
status quo]; we will respond to the Israeli aggression and confront it. No matter what the enemy threatens, we will not retreat, we will not bow down, we will not be defeated.” Hezbollah resumed attacks
status of the Strait of Hormuz will remain tightly controlled and in its previous condition,” it added. Iran’s Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with