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US President Donald Trump's announcement that Israel is 'prohibited' from striking Hezbollah in Lebanon took Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by surprise, prompting Israeli officials to seek clarification from the White House. The Trump post appeared to contradict the ceasefire agreement's provisions allowing Israeli self-defense actions.
As the conflict between Iran and Israel and the US winds down, assessments diverge sharply. Jerusalem Post analysts frame the campaign as a strategic success that degraded Iran's nuclear and missile programs, while Al Jazeera argues the war expanded the conflict and imposed heavy costs on Washington.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has sent tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese back to southern Lebanon, where they are finding homes reduced to rubble and lives forever altered. With over 2,000 dead and more than a million displaced, the return is a mix of relief, determination, and mourning as the fragile truce holds.
Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese are returning home despite ongoing Israeli shelling and demolitions, as a fragile ceasefire holds. Lebanese authorities report nearly 40,000 homes damaged or destroyed, and aid groups struggle to meet needs.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Israel "cannot live without an enemy" and is seeking to portray Turkey as a new adversary, prompting a sharp war of words with Israeli leaders. President Erdogan has threatened possible military action, and diplomatic ties have withered, with Azerbaijan reportedly stepping in to de-escalate. The escalating rhetoric reflects a broader regional clash over Iran, Gaza, and influence.
The Trump administration renewed a one-month waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil at sea, reversing an earlier decision not to extend sanctions relief. The move aims to ease global energy prices roiled by the US-Israeli war with Iran, but drew criticism from Ukraine and US lawmakers.
After weeks of US and Israeli bombing, Iranians struggle to maintain daily life while grappling with a shattered economy, destroyed infrastructure, and fears of renewed government crackdowns. The ceasefire remains fragile, with talks over its extension ongoing, and analysts warn the country's internal instability may pose a greater long-term threat than the war itself.
Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but President Trump insists the US naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain until a deal is signed. The move comes amid a fragile ceasefire, with conflicting signals from Tehran and Washington over the terms of any agreement.
Iran's foreign minister announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels following a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. President Trump indicated a deal to end the broader conflict could be reached soon, while the US blockade remains in place until terms are finalized.
US President Donald Trump announced a new ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, but its long-term success hinges on the disarmament of Hezbollah, a condition that analysts and Lebanese officials warn is fraught with difficulties. While Israeli officials express optimism about the improved terms, many in Lebanon fear the deal may be untenable as long as Israeli troops remain in the south and Hezbollah retains its weapons.
The Israeli military announced it captured a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon just before the ceasefire took effect, with an elite unit parachuted into the position. In a separate operation, the IDF said it struck over 70 Hezbollah targets near Dibbin, killing more than 20 fighters. Hezbollah has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire, while the IDF reports continued rocket fire from the group.
President Joseph Aoun addressed the nation after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect, emphasizing that negotiations are not a sign of weakness. He stressed Lebanon's commitment to sovereignty, Israeli withdrawal, and resolving border disputes, while expressing gratitude to the US and Arab nations for mediation.
Iran's decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could allow Iraq to export over 20 million barrels of oil from Basrah, according to Iraqi media reports. Meanwhile, Iraq is also resuming oil shipments via a pipeline to Turkey's Ceyhan port, as regional dynamics shift following the Iran war.
President Donald Trump announced that Israel is prohibited from launching further attacks on Lebanon, citing a 10-day ceasefire. Reports indicate Israel agreed to limit attacks amid US concerns over Iran negotiations and upcoming direct talks in Washington.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Iran truce but insisted on assurances, including that a Lebanon ceasefire be fully honored. France is set to lead a multinational mission to secure the waterway, though maritime traffic remains limited and hundreds of vessels are still stranded.
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the US and Iran to guard against Israeli provocations and use the current 15-day ceasefire, announced on the initiative of Pakistan's Prime Minister, to pursue lasting peace. He emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy remain the shortest path to peace, while Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif met Erdogan on the sidelines to discuss regional stability.
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, leading to a sharp drop in oil prices and a rally in global markets. US President Donald Trump thanked Iran for the move, while the US military maintains a naval blockade, and Iran continues to ban warships from the waterway.
Iran's foreign minister announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels for the duration of the ceasefire, prompting a drop in oil prices. However, the US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in force until a peace deal is reached, according to President Trump.
Brent crude futures plunged almost 12% on April 17 after Iran's foreign minister announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, extending a selloff triggered by a US-Iran ceasefire. The move sent ripples through global markets, with Russian oil shares falling and Asian indices surging, while analysts debate the long-term impact on oil prices.
President Donald Trump thanked Iran for fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz but said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports will stay in force until a deal is reached. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the passage is open on a coordinated route, though US intelligence doubts Iran can clear marine mines.