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conflict: [World leaders on ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#One) | [Lebanon reactions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Two) | [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Three) --- ## **World leaders urge restraint as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes hold**  ### [Israel's government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/g-s1-121631/israel-military-ultra-orthodox-netanyahu-coalition) Netanyahu met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a gathering that "resulted
conflict. Foreign Affairs Minister Johann Wadephul later tried to walk back the comments, saying that Merz was referring to Iran’s “bad behaviour” in peace talks. That did not appear to remove the sting
Conflict Location & Event Data, a nonprofit that tracks violent events globally. She pointed to the Iran war’s early days, where it was mainstream to make “casual references to assassinating political leaders,” which lowers
recent days. Some favour dragging out the negotiations to closer to the November midterm elections in the US, when the Trump administration will be under intense pressure to settle the war and Iran
recent years. Support for Israel has [long divided the Democratic Party](https://www.politico.com/news/2022/07/25/israel-divide-democratic-primaries-00047625), with some Democrats blaming the Biden administration’s approach to Gaza for costing them the White House
recent days, the group has been using small fibre-optic drones to hit Israeli tanks. Three Israeli soldiers have been killed. Beyond the troop concentrations, Hezbollah said it targeted specific military hardware, including a military
Recent diplomatic engagements have made this increasingly clear. China has maintained close communication with Iran throughout the crisis, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosting his Iranian counterpart for talks on the situation. Rather than simply
recent weeks. Foreign-based human rights organisations reported that Iranian authorities have in 2025 and 2026 carried out the largest number of hangings since 1989 when political dissidents and MEK members received death sentences
Israel and US bases across the Gulf.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4000x4000+1178+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3e%2F8a%2F456e888d415ea2821f049c8e4eae%2Fgettyimages-2263725030.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/01/nx-s1-5731568/polymarket-trade-iran-supreme-leader-killing) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Prediction market trader 'Magamyman' made $553,000 on death of Iran's supreme leader](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/01/nx-s1-5731568/polymarket-trade-iran-supreme-leader-killing) He said
Israel attacked the country in late February, driving up global energy and fuel prices. On Friday, Iran's foreign minister said the route was now "completely open" and US President Donald Trump confirmed the news
Israel war on Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran). Quintessentially almost quadrupled staff in the regions from 22 to 84 during its financial year to 30 April 2025, according to newly released annual accounts, which again reported
Israel and Lebanon also threatens to complicate negotiations. ## Russia’s role in diplomacy Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi said Russia was likely to play a central role in any next phase
Israel started bombing Iran in late February. That recent strength accentuates the slowdown in the latest figures. After expanding by 0.9% in the December quarter, real GDP growth faltered to just 0.3% in the three
conflict may also have cost votes,” he said, referring to Germany’s backing of Israel in the shadow of the Nazi Holocaust during World War Two. ## Why did Germany fail to secure a seat
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it "condemns any attempt to act in a manner that harms public order, the rule of law, and the dignity of the living and the deceased". The UN human rights
Israel war on Iran disrupts Gulf supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. “In their collective commitment to support oil market stability, the seven participating countries decided to implement a production adjustment of 188 thousand barrels
Recently, US President Donald Trump reportedly clashed with the Israeli leader over military action in Lebanon that brought renewed strikes and threatened peace talks with Tehran. The US and Iran exchanged strikes for a second
recent reports that such devices have again been spotted near Kibbutz Nahal, around 700 to 800 metres (2,300 to 2,625 feet) from the Gaza border fence. So, why are residents so concerned
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