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

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 destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Jibchit, southern Lebanon

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

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** ![A man walks among debris in a mosque destroyed in an Israeli airstrike

King Charles US visit: What to know about the itinerary, Congress address

Starmer has criticised the war on Iran, saying it is against the interests of the UK. He also refused to join a military operation sought by Trump to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Instead

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

reactions on Friday Iran said early Friday it was reopening the Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships, after Israel and Hezbollah began a temporary ceasefire overnight. But while President Trump celebrated the reopening, he insisted