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Middle East ceasefire threatens to unravel as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Inclusion of Lebanon is significant difference in interpretation of truce agreed at 11th hour on TuesdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe fate of the two-week ceasefire in the Iran conflict looked in peril on Wednesday as both sides gave divergent v…

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World leaders welcome the Iran cease-fire but want the Strait of Hormuz opened soon.
ByLynsey Chutel April 8, 2026

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In a war with no winners, Netanyahu looks like the biggest loser
ByPeter Beaumont Senior international correspondent April 8, 2026

As Iran and US agree fragile ceasefire, Israel’s conflict has turned out to be a bust and, say opponents, ‘a political disaster’Middle East crisis – live updatesIn a war where there have been no winners, Israel’s prime minister looks set to be the bigg…

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Israel Says Iran Cease-Fire Does Not Extend to Lebanon and Continues Strikes
ByEuan Ward and Francesca Regalado April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Deadly airstrikes pummeled Lebanon in Israel’s largest bombing wave yet in the monthlong war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

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At least 254 killed after Israel hits Lebanon with massive wave of airstrikes
ByDan Sabbagh in Jerusalem and William Christou in Beirut April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

‘Largest coordinated strike’ against Hezbollah since war began prompts warnings Iran could pull out of ceasefire Middle East crisis – live updatesIsrael has carried out its largest attack on Lebanon since its war with Hezbollah began, killing at least …

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Lebanese Mourn Couple Killed in Israeli Strike, Exposing Rift Over Hezbollah
ByHwaida Saad and Abdi Latif Dahir April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

The victims had no ties to Hezbollah, and Israel said they were not targets. Many Lebanese are angry with Israel, but also with Hezbollah for embroiling their country in the war.

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Trump says uranium will be ‘taken care of’ – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

This blog has now closed. Follow the latest ceasefire news and updates in our Iran war live blog here.Middle East crisis – live updatesHere are some of the latest images coming in from the Middle East as the war continues in week six.The Israeli milita…

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As Trump Deadline Looms, Iran and U.S. Mix Threats With Hints of Deal
ByZolan Kanno-Youngs, Erika Solomon, Aaron Boxerman and Michael Levenson April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

One potential off-ramp appeared when Iran offered a 10-point counterproposal for ending the war that President Trump called a significant step, if “not good enough.”

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Israel Steps Up Attacks on Lebanon, Killing Dozens
ByAmelia Nierenberg and Sarah Chaayto April 6, 2026

Sunday was a particularly deadly day, as Israel targeted areas around the country — including a Christian area long regarded as safe by residents.

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Was Trump oblivious to the realities of Netanyahu’s promised ‘easy’ war on Iran?
ByPeter Beaumont Senior international correspondent April 6, 2026

Senior US officials consider the PM’s pitch to have been overblown, creating potentially far-reaching consequences for IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesWhen Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on 29 December last year, th…

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