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More than 3,400 Iranians killed in war – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton April 18, 2026April 19, 2026

This blog is now closed. Our latest main story on the Middle East crisis is here.Separate to the Pakistani army chief’s trip to Iran (see post at 07:53), the Pakistani prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and foreign minister Ishaq Dar also concluded a trip…

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Amid Conflicting Messages From Trump and Iran, Hopes for Peace Deal Emerge
ByFarnaz Fassihi, Peter Eavis, Pranav Baskar and Thomas Fuller April 17, 2026

On a day when both Iran and the United States declared the Strait of Hormuz opened, hopes for an agreement rose. But statements from President Trump and Iranian leaders about negotiations were sometimes at odds.

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Iran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ but sounds warning on US blockade
ByJason Burke and William Christou in Beirut April 17, 2026April 18, 2026

Iran’s parliamentary speaker says strait could close again if US blockade continues, but Trump says it will remain in place until ‘transaction’ with Tehran is completeIran’s foreign minister has said that the strait of Hormuz is now fully open to comme…

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Why Lebanon’s Government Has Struggled to Contain Hezbollah
ByLeo Sands April 17, 2026

Lebanon’s government has been caught between Western demands to disarm the Shiite Muslim militant group and fears of inflaming sectarian tensions.

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Donald Trump claims to have ended a 10th war – but will the Lebanon ceasefire hold?
ByWilliam Christou in Beirut April 17, 2026

Lasting peace depends on resolving a border dispute dating back to 2000 and dealing with Hezbollah’s weaponsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s security cabinet first heard about the ceasefire with Lebanon from a social media post by Donald Trump…

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‘I Just Want to Be Back’: Thousands Rush South in Lebanon Under Cease-Fire
ByChristina Goldbaum, Hwaida Saad and David Guttenfelder April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Lebanese people who had been displaced by fighting expressed a mix of excitement and uncertainty about a pause in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah.

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In northern Israel, relief at the cease-fire is overshadowed by unease.
ByJohnatan Reiss April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Residents are wary that the truce may offer only a temporary reprieve after weeks of rocket fire by Hezbollah.

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Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire: What to Know
ByLynsey Chutel April 17, 2026April 20, 2026

The pause in fighting would remove a major hindrance to the U.S.-Iran peace talks, if it holds. New talks are set for Thursday in Washington.

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Lebanon’s Cease-Fire Buys Time, Not a Way Out
ByEuan Ward April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

The country’s leadership secured a truce through risky talks with Israel, but the government now finds itself caught between competing pressures.

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Lebanon Cease-Fire Leaves Netanyahu in an Uncomfortable Spot
ByDavid M. Halbfinger April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Most Israelis wanted the fight against Hezbollah to continue. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics say he is showing that he cannot, or will not, stand up to President Trump.

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