Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon, as Trump sounds optimistic on Iran talks
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Israel vowed to keep troops in southern Lebanon.
Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Iran to Keep Peace Talks Alive
The diplomacy came as the White House dismissed reports that President Trump wanted to extend the cease-fire, while still expressing optimism that talks could yield an agreement.
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Israel reveals mounting war cost as Iran, Russia hold key phone call
Over a month since the war between the US-Israel and Iran began, with an attack on Tehran on February 28, Israel has revealed what the war has cost the country.According to a preliminary estimate, Israel's Finance Ministry said that the war
US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
Residents stand next to the rubble of a destroyed building that was hit a week ago in an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, April 16, 2026
Trump hints US-Iran talks could resume over next two days
Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz are main sticking points. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon will hold their first direct talks in 40 years. Follow for live news updates.
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia said it would not abide by any agreements of the meeting in Washington.
Lebanon-Israel Cease-Fire Goes Into Effect
It was unclear if the agreement between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese government was being honored. Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia, acknowledged the temporary truce but did not say if it would abide by it.