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U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires this week with no deal in sight

Iran expires on Wednesday. Trump said the U.S. might "have to start dropping bombs again." But he also said he thinks a deal could happen. Here are more updates on the Middle East conflict

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. would triple the level of minesweeping in the strait. Here are the latest updates on Day 56 of the conflict in the Middle East: Strait of Hormuz | Journalist killed | Pope Leo | Drone attacks --- ### **Trump

Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

updates on Day 57 of the conflict in the Middle East: [Possible Iran talks](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#One) | [NATO rift](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#nato) | [Mines in Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#five) | [New sanctions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#six) | [Journalist killed

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

updates in the Middle East conflict: Strait of Hormuz | World leaders on ceasefire | Lebanon reactions | European leaders --- ## A flurry of announcements and reactions on Friday Iran said early Friday it was reopening the Strait

Staying strong, then falling apart: How a military family grapples with the Iran war

updates on additional strikes or a potential truce between the U.S. and Iran. "I would bring up one thing and another thing. 'Did you hear about this? Did you hear anything about that? Did they

The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open

U.S. naval blockade on ships accessing Iran will continue, despite an announcement Friday by the Iranian foreign minister that the Strait of Hormuz was open. The conflicting announcements came in a flurry of social media

The Iran war sent jet fuel prices sky-high. Here's what air travelers should know

Iran, airlines around the world are canceling flights and scaling back routes due to surging jet fuel prices.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2856x2856+677+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9b%2F66%2F20a4d7a94b11b7aab921d6132a81%2Fgettyimages-2270636076.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5785258/jet-fuel-airline-cost-iran-war-oil) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase

Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

conflict, now in its fifth year. ### Zelenskyy proposes talks ### Also on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Putin. Zelenskyy acknowledged shifting U.S. priorities, saying

Trump says peace talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports

updates from the region: U.S. blockade | Peace talks | Recession fears | Israel-Hezbollah fighting --- ## U.S. military says it has blocked Iranian ports A top U.S. military commander said U.S. forces have imposed a blockade of Iranian

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties

updates and exchange views with China concerning its talks with the U.S. During Trump's visit, Xi described the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and China as the world's most important and said they

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5737285/iran-war-spain-trump) This week, the Pentagon followed through, announcing [plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. service

Mediators push to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire

updates from the region: [U.S.-Iran talks](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5787392/iran-middle-east-updates#One) | [Israel-Lebanon talks](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5787392/iran-middle-east-updates#Two) | [Iranian threats](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5787392/iran-middle-east-updates#Three) ![Lebanese displaced woman Mariam Zein sits with her son inside the classroom

WHCA dinner shooter charged. And, Charles III to address Congress

conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The visit followed a whirlwind week of diplomacy for Iran as it seeks political leverage and foreign backing. Talks with the U.S. remain on hold. Meanwhile, the Israeli military

A nearly year-long deployment at sea takes a toll on military families

Iran continues, USS Ford's deployment may soon surpass the record set during the Vietnam War, before it returns to Norfolk, home to the world's biggest naval base. Top Navy officials have predicted that

Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

updates: [World leaders on ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#One) | [Lebanon reactions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#Two) | [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#Three) --- ## **World leaders urge restraint as ceasefire takes hold** ![A man walks among debris in a mosque