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US-Iran war highlights: Iran says Lebanon ‘key’ for ceasefire; Israel says will continue to attack it
US Iran war highlights: The US and Iran agreed to a truce less than an hour before Trump’s deadline to strike Iran was due to end. As part of the agreement, Tehran agreed to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz for a limited period.
- 5:28 AM IST, Apr 8Lebanon clouds Iran-US ceasefire ahead of talks: Is it included or not? Explained
- 4:45 AM IST, Apr 8Israeli strikes kill Al Jazeera correspondent, 2 Lebanese journalists
- 3:59 AM IST, Apr 8Macron expresses solidarity with Lebanon after Israeli strikes
- 3:30 AM IST, Apr 8Dollar erases 2026 gains as Iran ceasefire saps haven demand
- 2:59 AM IST, Apr 8France tells US, Iran that ceasefire must include Lebanon
- 2:41 AM IST, Apr 8Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'return to battle at any moment' against Iran
- 1:48 AM IST, Apr 8Iran president says Lebanon truce a key condition for ending war
- 1:18 AM IST, Apr 8JD Vance says Israel has agreed to check itself in Lebanon
- 1:15 AM IST, Apr 8JD Vance says US did not agree on including Lebanon in ceasefire
- 1:13 AM IST, Apr 8JD Vance says Trump has options to ‘go back to war’
- 12:45 AM IST, Apr 8Iran says passage through Strait of Hormuz to be done in coordination with Revolutionary Guards
- 12:38 AM IST, Apr 8JD Vance will lead US' delegation for negotiations with Iran in Pakistan
- 11:57 PM IST, Apr 8Closure of Strait of Hormuz ‘completely unacceptable’, says White House
- 11:41 PM IST, Apr 8Trump to discuss leaving NATO with Mark Rutte, says White House
- 11:25 PM IST, Apr 8‘Ball in US’ court' - Iran FM flags truce violations as Israel targets Lebanon
- 11:01 PM IST, Apr 8Ceasefire will not include Hezbollah, says Netanyahu
- 10:51 PM IST, Apr 8Air defences activated in Iranian cities, explosions heard in Isfahan
- 10:49 PM IST, Apr 8Death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Wednesday rises to 254
- 10:43 PM IST, Apr 8US official says ceasefire plan published by Iran not the one America agreed to
- 10:37 PM IST, Apr 8‘Nothing is over yet,’ says Israel FM
- 10:33 PM IST, Apr 8Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israeli attacks on Lebanon
- 10:20 PM IST, Apr 8Iran President condemns strikes on Lavan and Siri islands on call with Pak PM
- 10:19 PM IST, Apr 8Israeli military says ‘struck’ Hezbollah commander in Beirut
- 10:13 PM IST, Apr 8Air defences activated in Tehran amid ceasefire violations
- 10:06 PM IST, Apr 8Drone strikes Saudi's key east-west pipeline, says report
- 10:01 PM IST, Apr 8UN ‘strongly condemns’ Israeli strikes on Lebanon
- 9:59 PM IST, Apr 8Iran tells Pak Lebanon ceasefire an essential condition for truce
- 9:47 PM IST, Apr 8Trump says talks on Iran will be behind closed doors
- 8:45 PM IST, Apr 8Turkey's Erdogan speaks to Trump, warns against sabotage of peace bid with Iran
- 8:40 PM IST, Apr 8White House pushed Pak to broker temporary truce with Iran, says report
- 8:33 PM IST, Apr 8UK PM says there is still ‘lot of work to do’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- 8:29 PM IST, Apr 8Qatar intercepts drones, missiles; Kuwait says energy, petroleum facilities hit
- 8:22 PM IST, Apr 8Iran fumes as Israel carried out ‘largest coordinated strike’ in Lebanon
- 8:11 PM IST, Apr 8Saudi says nine drones intercepted in recent hours
- 8:09 PM IST, Apr 8Iran Navy threatens ships crossing Hormuz, says waterway remains closed, say sources
- 8:06 PM IST, Apr 8Iran will withdraw from ceasefire deal if Lebanon strikes continues, says report
- 8:04 PM IST, Apr 8Iran forces identifying targets to respond to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, says report
- 8:03 PM IST, Apr 8US delegation led by Vance, Iran delegation led by Ghalibaf, Araghchi to arrive in Pak on Thursday
- 7:59 PM IST, Apr 8Pak PM Sharif says ceasefire violations undermine ‘spirit of peace process’
- 7:45 PM IST, Apr 8Iran FM raised Israeli ‘ceasefire violations’ in call with Pak mediators
- 7:37 PM IST, Apr 8Iran downs Israeli-made drone above town in south, says state TV
- 7:33 PM IST, Apr 8Iran can reopen Hormuz on Thursday or Friday, coordination would be required for vessels, says senior source
- 6:06 PM IST, Apr 8US force ‘ready if ordered to called upon,' says top US general
- 5:41 PM IST, Apr 8European leaders call for implementation of ceasefire, including in Lebanon
- 5:38 PM IST, Apr 8European leaders say crucial to protect Iran's civilian population
- 5:35 PM IST, Apr 8European leaders welcomes ceasefire, say goal is to negotiating lasting end to war
- 5:24 PM IST, Apr 8Trump warns of 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran
- 4:32 PM IST, Apr 8Iran's Guards say their ‘hand is on the trigger’, ready to respond to attacks
- 4:30 PM IST, Apr 8Iran attacked UAE, Kuwait after strikes on its oil facilities, says state TV
- 4:27 PM IST, Apr 8Kuwait urges Iran, its allies to ‘cease all hostilities’
- 3:54 PM IST, Apr 8Lebanese President welcomes ceasefire, says continuing efforts to ensure ‘regional peace includes Lebanon’
- 3:42 PM IST, Apr 8Iran state TV reports attack on Lavan oil refinery
- 3:30 PM IST, Apr 8Pak PM Sharif says Iranian President confirmed participation in Islamabad talks
- 3:26 PM IST, Apr 8Kuwait says air defences dealing with fresh wave of drone strikes
- 3:24 PM IST, Apr 8UAE says air defences firing at incoming missile barrage
- 3:22 PM IST, Apr 8First ships pass through Hormuz after two-week truce, IMO says working to ensure ‘security of transit’
- 3:14 PM IST, Apr 8Explosions at Iran's Sirri Island and Lavan refinery, source unknown, says report
- 3:07 PM IST, Apr 8Thailand confirms three deaths from vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz last month
- 2:58 PM IST, Apr 8Qatar welcomes truce, calls on Iran to ‘cease all hostile acts’
- 2:27 PM IST, Apr 8Israel issues evacuation warning for southern Beirut suburbs
- 2:16 PM IST, Apr 8Zelensky welcomes Iran ceasefire, says Ukraine ready for truce with Russia
- 2:07 PM IST, Apr 8IAEA says it stands ready to support peace effort
- 2:02 PM IST, Apr 8Israel military says 'battle' in Lebanon continues
- 1:49 PM IST, Apr 8Russia says US-Israel suffered ‘crushing defeat’ in Iran war
- 1:44 PM IST, Apr 8Bahrain's ministry of interior issues correction statement
- 1:41 PM IST, Apr 8India's first reaction on Iran ceasefire
- 1:32 PM IST, Apr 8Spain says 'unacceptable' for Israel to continue Lebanon invasion
- 1:29 PM IST, Apr 8Operations temporarily suspended at Abu Dhabi gas complex
- 1:26 PM IST, Apr 8Iraq to reopen airspace after ceasefire
- 1:19 PM IST, Apr 8Israeli military says ceased fire in campaign against Iran
- 1:15 PM IST, Apr 8Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah questions war outcome
- 1:10 PM IST, Apr 8EU welcomes ceasefire agreement
- 1:04 PM IST, Apr 8Indian among 3 injured in debris interception in Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas complex
- 12:59 PM IST, Apr 8China welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
- 12:55 PM IST, Apr 8Dubai stocks soar most in a decade after truce announcement
- 12:51 PM IST, Apr 8Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire, says report
- 12:43 PM IST, Apr 8India set to get first Iranian oil cargo in 7 years, tracking data shows
- 12:34 PM IST, Apr 8Macron says ceasefire deal must include Lebanon
- 12:32 PM IST, Apr 8Iranian drone attack in Bahrain injures two
- 12:15 PM IST, Apr 8Iran, Oman to collect fees in Strait of Hormuz after truce
- 12:08 PM IST, Apr 8UAE official says country ‘victorious’
- 11:55 AM IST, Apr 8UK's Starmer heads to Gulf to discuss reopening Hormuz
- 11:48 AM IST, Apr 8India issues fresh advisory for its nationals in Iran, urges to ‘expeditiously exit’ country
- 11:40 AM IST, Apr 8Oman says welcomes US, Iran ceasefire
- 11:32 AM IST, Apr 8Ceasefire with Iran 'political disaster', says Israeli opposition leader
- 11:26 AM IST, Apr 8Germany, Ukraine welcome Iran ceasefire
- 11:18 AM IST, Apr 8IndiGo shares jump 10 per cent
- 11:09 AM IST, Apr 8Blasts heard in Bahrain's capital Manama, says report
- 11:05 AM IST, Apr 8Trump says Iran uranium will be ‘taken care of’
- 10:58 AM IST, Apr 8India orders major airports to cut some charges by 25 per cent
- 10:46 AM IST, Apr 8Trump says moment could mark new 'Golden Age' for West Asia
- 10:42 AM IST, Apr 8800 vessels reportedly still trapped in Strait of Hormuz as reopening announced
- 10:26 AM IST, Apr 8Oil sees big drop after truce announced, Brent crude slides 13%
- 10:14 AM IST, Apr 8Key bridge between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain reopens
- 10:06 AM IST, Apr 8DMK MP targets Centre over Pakistan brokering Iran ceasefire
- 9:53 AM IST, Apr 8Bahrain sounds its missile alert
- 9:44 AM IST, Apr 8UN chief welcomes two-week ceasefire
- 9:40 AM IST, Apr 8Trump says US to help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
- 9:26 AM IST, Apr 8How long until jet fuel prices stabilise after ceasefire announcement?
- 9:19 AM IST, Apr 8Sensex up 2,700 points, Nifty 50 gains 3.16% after Iran ceasefire
- 9:16 AM IST, Apr 8Malaysia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for peace
- 9:09 AM IST, Apr 8Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
- 9:05 AM IST, Apr 8Israeli attack reported in Lebanon after Netanyahu's ceasefire acceptance
- 9:02 AM IST, Apr 8Israel backs Trump decision to suspend strikes on Iran
- 8:55 AM IST, Apr 8Oil prices ease sharply after ceasefire announcement
- 8:53 AM IST, Apr 8Pakistan invites US, Iran for talks in Islamabad
- 8:48 AM IST, Apr 8Talks to begin Friday in Islamabad
- 8:29 AM IST, Apr 8Trump says he believes China convinced Iran to negotiate
US Iran war highlights: Maria Zakharova, Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman, said the US and Israel carried out “a one-track aggressive unprovoked attack” on Iran, which resulted in a “crushing defeat”. Meanwhile, India’s external affairs ministry said in a statement that New Delhi welcomes the ceasefire agreement. Follow here for live updates on US-Iran war...Read More
The United States and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, less than an hour before Trump’s deadline to strike Iran was due to end. As part of the agreement, Tehran agreed to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz for a limited period.
The White House said Israel had also agreed to the ceasefire. The last-minute deal came after Trump said he had spoken to Pakistan’s leadership, who had called for a pause in hostilities.
India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that the temporary truce would pave the way for lasting peace in West Asia.
In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it has consistently advocated for de-escalation, stressing that “dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict.”
Talks to begin Friday in Islamabad
Iran described the ceasefire as a success and said it would hold talks with Washington starting Friday in Pakistan, as part of efforts to end the conflict.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who acted as a mediator, said Islamabad would host delegations from both countries for negotiations aimed at reaching a "conclusive agreement."
Iran's supreme leader says ‘not the end of war’
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered all military units to stop firing after Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the US, while indicating that the conflict may continue.
In a statement aired on state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Khamenei said: “This is not the end of the war but all military branches should follow the Supreme Leader's order and cease their fire.”
Israel is still attacking Iran, military official says
A military official said early Wednesday that Israel was continuing its attacks on Iran.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as per regulations, made the statement shortly after the White House said Israel had agreed to the terms of the two-week US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
Iraq's Islamic Resistance says suspending operations for two weeks
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iran-backed armed groups, said it would halt its operations in Iraq and other areas for two weeks, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The move follows the announcement of a two-week pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran.
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Sensex up 2,700 points, Nifty 50 gains 3.16% after Iran ceasefire
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: The 30-share S&P BSE Sensex surged 2,500 points to reclaim 77,000 levels in pre-opening trade, even as the wider NSE Nifty 50 crossed 24,000 points.
The rupee has strengthened 0.4% to 92.6750/dollar after the Iran ceasefire cooled crude oil prices. The 10-year bond yield opened at 6.95% versus yesterday's close of 7.05%. Follow live updates here.
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Malaysia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for peace
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and called for lasting peace in the region.
In a social media post, Anwar said it was imperative that Iran's 10-point proposal to end the war be "translated into a comprehensive peace deal, not just for Iran, but also for Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen".
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Oil prices plunged Wednesday while stocks rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
The news pushed down crude prices, with West Texas Intermediate losing almost 20 percent and Brent as much as 16 percent as investors heaved a huge sigh of relief after more than five weeks of war that has hammered supplies.
The euphoria sent equities rocketing on hopes the crisis that has shocked the global economy for more than a month will come to an end.
Seoul and Tokyo soared more than five percent, Taipei added nearly four percent, Sydney and Hong Kong more than two percent. Shanghai, Singapore and Wellington were also sharply higher.
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Israeli attack reported in Lebanon after Netanyahu's ceasefire acceptance
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Al Jadeed TV reported that Israeli forces carried out shelling in the town of Baraachit in southern Lebanon.
The strike came after the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the regional ceasefire between the United States and Iran does not apply to Lebanon.
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Israel backs Trump decision to suspend strikes on Iran
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Israel supports US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but said the ceasefire does not include Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday.
The office said Israel backed the US move provided Tehran immediately opens the straits and stops attacks against the United States, Israel and countries in the region.
The remarks came after Washington announced a two-week suspension of strikes against Iran as part of efforts to de-escalate the conflict and open a window for negotiations.
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Oil prices ease sharply after ceasefire announcement
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Oil prices plunged by more than 17 percent after the ceasefire announcement. Costs at the pump had risen sharply since the war for ordinary Americans, putting heavy political pressure on Trump.
Stock prices also soared in early trade Wednesday in Asia.
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Pakistan invites US, Iran for talks in Islamabad
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Pakistan on Wednesday invited the US and Iran for talks in Islamabad on Friday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a social media post announced that the US and Iran, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
"With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere, effective immediately," he said.
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Talks to begin Friday in Islamabad
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Iran cast the ceasefire as a victory and said it had agreed to talks with Washington to begin Friday in Pakistan on a path to end the conflict.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who had acted as a mediator, said the capital Islamabad would welcome delegates from both countries for negotiations aimed at reaching a "conclusive agreement."
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: Trump says he believes China convinced Iran to negotiate
US Iran ceasefire LIVE: US President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday he believed China had helped get Iran to the negotiating table to agree a two-week ceasefire deal.
"I hear yes," Trump said in a telephone call when asked if Beijing was involved in getting key ally Tehran to negotiate on a truce.
Trump is due to travel to Beijing in May to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
