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Hezbollah attacks. Many of the more than one million people displaced in this war cannot return home. People Londsorf spoke to told her they question how long Israel will occupy the land, even
Hezbollah is forwarding Israeli and US interests. ## Is anyone else involved? Despite the best efforts of countries like France and Egypt, the US will be the sole mediator in these talks. France was involved
ceasefire. Israel has been accused of multiple war crimes since it launched ground operations in Lebanon in [mid-March](/news/2026/3/16/israeli-military-launches-limited-ground-operations-in-southern-lebanon), including that it used a “quadruple tap” method intended to maximise civilian harm from
Hezbollah – Tehran’s most powerful regional ally – was absent from the agreement, which the Lebanese government negotiated with Israel. “This ceasefire is a tactical palliative, not a substitute for Iran’s strategic demand,” he said
ceasefire that year, Israel has maintained a military presence in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah, an Iranian ally, has accused it of failing to abide by its commitments. Some officials have said that Israel aims to establish
ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where US ally Israel is fighting Iranian-backed Hezbollah. Iran has also insisted that any settlement recognise its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, a demand Washington
role on Iran:** The US president said Washington does not need Beijing’s help to end the war in Iran or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of his China visit
role in [antigovernment protests](/news/2026/1/12/what-we-know-about-the-protests-sweeping-iran) in January, according to the Mizan news agency. The men were found guilty of setting fire to a mosque in Tehran, damaging public property and clashing with security forces, Mizan
ceasefire holds significant potential if it works**, but NPR's Greg Myre says there are plenty of reasons to remain skeptical. The agreement is between the Israeli and Lebanese governments, and the militant group Hezbollah
Hezbollah. ## ‘Unliveable’ As residents assessed the damage to their hometowns, some pledged to stay, while others – finding nothing to return to or [fearing the fragile truce could collapse](/news/2026/4/16/displaced-lebanese-wary-as-ceasefire-between-israel-and-hezbollah-begins) – said they would leave again. “There
role as host of a major US airbase. ## Oil slick appears off Kharg Island Meanwhile, satellite images have shown an apparent oil slick spreading off the coast of Iran’s Kharg Island
roles. “What this is saying is that if you’re in politics, business, or the security services – and you have been aiding Hezbollah and undermining the sovereignty of the Lebanese government – to think twice; there
role in establishing vast “evacuation zones” in Lebanon, Gaza and Iran. In a letter addressed to Brad Cooper, head of the US military’s [Central Command](/video/newsfeed/2026/5/5/centcom-safe-path-through-hormuz-is-us-priority-in-project) (CENTCOM), 12 legislators said mass displacement orders “likely
ceasefire in place since last month meant to facilitate talks has been largely observed, despite some exchanges of fire. Pakistan has been playing the role of mediator. However, both sides appear to be far apart
role in supporting Pakistani-led mediation efforts. - **UN push on Hormuz:** France has drafted a United Nations Security Council resolution proposing an international mission to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as a competing
role in the efforts. With Lebanon, President Trump has announced that a ten-day ceasefire will take effect on Friday at midnight local time in Lebanon and Israel. With Iran, Trump says peace talks could
roles. Microsoft announced to employees, for the first time, that it would offer voluntary retirement to about 7% of its US workforce of roughly 125,000. - **What have they said about AI?** Mark Zuckerberg said
role in the war against Iran, saying during the BRICS summit in India that the UAE was “directly involved in the aggression against my country”. - **Iran signals new Hormuz strategy:** Iranian media reported that more
ceasefire. They also came a day after the U.S. struck Iran following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. Trump has urged Iran
ceasefire. The first were attacks between Iran and Israel on Sunday into Monday, followed by the two rounds of fire between America and Tehran. Trump has urged Iran to sign a deal