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involved in the conflict, including Israel. “We have no difficulty with that certain country, they have not been our target in the current war. We only hit American military bases and American military installations, which
Lebanon should be covered by a ceasefire agreement meant to facilitate negotiations to open the strait of Hormuz and lift a US blockade of Iranian ports. The phone call between Trump and Netanyahu came
conflict in Gaza. EPA/STRINGER](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/13420991-1760269939.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Humanitarian aid trucks are lined up before proceeding towards the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, North Sinai, Egypt [Stringer/EPA] ## Is Egypt really
conflict. On April 14, the United States convened a trilateral meeting in Washington with the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon, the first direct engagement between the two sides since 1993. US Secretary of State Marco
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 has described as unacceptable. Iran’s Deputy
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
involved in any effort with Iran to impose a toll. The US treasury secretary, **Scott Bessent**, said Oman’s ambassador had told him there were no plans to impose such tolls. **Monday marks the 100th
Lebanon and its role in the war in Iran was destabilising the international environment. He called for Australia to work with the European Union to coordinate tougher sanctions, now former Hungarian leader Viktor Orban
conflict, which began when Israel and the US attacked Iran in late February, has left thousands dead and caused global economic devastation. Iran’s retaliatory blockade of the critical shipping route, the strait of Hormuz
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
Israel should be required to join the ceasefire, as Iran demands, by ending its attacks on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Iran feels a strong obligation to protect Hezbollah from Israeli assaults, and the EU Commission
conflict: ## In Iran - **US freezes $344m in cryptocurrency**: The United States has frozen $344m in cryptocurrency assets linked to Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as Washington seeks to raise pressure on Tehran amid energy
involving Hezbollah The Lebanese and Syrian governments both oppose the Iran-backed group Hezbollah, which holds significant influence in Lebanon and is currently engaged in a war with Israel. Some 1.2 million people – more than
Lebanon and Israel. Despite the truce, the Israeli military and Hezbollah warned residents not to return to their villages for their own safety.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4000x4000+1000+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2F92%2F11ce087f448182cdfe31a4cc75cd%2Fgettyimages-2271154577.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [The Strait
involved two Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. During the brief re-opening on Saturday, India said there was "a serious incident of firing on merchant ships." India has urged Iran to allow
conflict. In a marked shift, Pakistani officials claimed China had been persuaded by “friendly countries” to make a pivotal leap into Tuesday’s negotiations. “Pakistan had to involve China to convince Iran
Lebanon and an end to Israeli strikes across the country, not just in Beirut. It is unclear how negotiations in Washington will be affected by Israel’s latest strikes on Beirut. Israelis are bracing
Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil. Israeli and Lebanese diplomats are expected to meet in Washington for a second round of talks aimed at extending a truce
conflict with the US Congress which, last year, stipulated that troop strength in Europe must not fall below 76,000. Congress set the benchmark after the withdrawal of a brigade last year from Romania, with
Iran-backed Shia Muslim group's attacks, including those involving fibre-optic drones that can evade Israeli defences. "We will deal them a crushing blow," he vowed. The announcement prompted scenes of panic in Beirut