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Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has stated that the Islamic Republic does not seek war with the United States and Israel, but will defend its rights. In a message read on state television, he also urged Iranians to continue protests despite a recent two-week ceasefire and called on regional nations to distance themselves from 'arrogant powers.'
A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the US and Iran is under strain as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, killing more than 300 people. Disputes over whether the truce covers Lebanon have led to sharp exchanges between Washington and Tehran, with diplomatic talks underway in Pakistan.
Seoul shares closed higher on Friday, buoyed by optimism over upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations following a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East. The KOSPI rose 1.4 percent to 5,858.87, extending weekly gains to nearly 9 percent, while foreign investors were net buyers of 1.1 trillion won worth of shares.
Despite a fragile ceasefire announcement, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut, and analysts warn of worsening fuel shortages. Global oil prices have surged to multi-year highs, with physical shortages emerging across Asia and governments urging conservation. The collapse of US-Iran talks has heightened fears of a prolonged energy crisis.
Islamabad prepares to host landmark negotiations between the US and Iran, as both sides navigate a precarious two-week ceasefire and deep disagreements over its terms, while Israel's continued bombardment of Lebanon threatens the process.
The fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces mounting strain as President Trump accuses Tehran of breaching promises on the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel strikes Lebanon and both sides dispute the agreement's scope. Talks in Islamabad aim to secure a lasting peace, but intelligence assessments suggest Iran remains defiant.
Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to preserve a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten to derail planned talks. Islamabad has vowed support for both Washington and Tehran while condemning the attacks on Lebanon and hosting negotiations.
A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, announced April 7, has paused fighting but remains fragile, with experts citing unresolved disputes over Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel's operations in Lebanon. Multiple analysts from Japan and the Middle East told TASS and The Media Line that while the pause offers a diplomatic opening, it is not a durable peace.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared a 'final victory' in the war with the US and Israel, marking 40 days since his father's death. He vowed to demand compensation and hinted at a new phase for the Strait of Hormuz, while a fragile two-week ceasefire remains threatened by continued Israeli operations in Lebanon.
Al Jazeera journalist Mohammed Wishah was killed in an Israeli drone strike in Gaza City, drawing condemnation from his network and press freedom groups. The Israeli military alleged he was a Hamas operative, a claim denied by Al Jazeera and Hamas. His death adds to a mounting toll of media workers killed since the war began in October 2023.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir approved new military plans for Lebanon and Iran during a visit to southern Lebanon, declaring the fight against Hezbollah the main front. Reports indicate Israel aims to create a buffer zone south of the Litani River and has eliminated over 2,000 Hezbollah fighters, though casualty figures vary across sources.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered direct negotiations with Lebanon focused on disarming Hezbollah, as talks are set to begin under US mediation. The announcement comes after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon that killed over 300 people and threatened a US-Iran ceasefire.
While global attention shifted to the US-Iran conflict, Israel intensified its military operations in Gaza, striking the enclave on 36 of the past 40 days. With aid access severely restricted, humanitarian conditions have deteriorated, raising alarms about an engineered famine.
Israel launched a massive aerial assault on Lebanon hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced, killing at least 203 people according to Lebanese authorities. The attack has thrown the fragile truce into doubt, with Iran accusing Israel of a 'grave violation' and warning of renewed hostilities, while the US and Israel maintain Lebanon was not part of the deal.
Israel has vowed to press its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, even as a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran hangs in the balance. Iranian officials warn the strikes violate the truce and could derail upcoming negotiations, while the US and Israel insist Lebanon was never part of the deal. International condemnation grows as the death toll in Lebanon climbs.
Hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced, Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon killed at least 254 people, prompting accusations of a breach and reimposition of a Strait of Hormuz blockade. Disputes over whether Lebanon was included in the truce have cast doubt on upcoming peace talks in Pakistan.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will keep striking Hezbollah until the security of its northern border areas is restored. The remarks come as Israeli forces continue operations in southern Lebanon, including a strike that killed the nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, while negotiations with Lebanon are reportedly underway.
Lebanon's health ministry reports at least 303 killed in Israeli air strikes, including 30 children and 71 women, with rescue teams still searching rubble. Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but Lebanese paramedics and witnesses say civilians bear the brunt.
Israel has escalated its bombing campaign in Lebanon days after a US-brokered ceasefire with Iran was announced, killing more than 250 people and deepening a dispute over whether the truce covers Lebanon. British and French foreign ministers have called for Lebanon’s inclusion, while the US insists it was not part of the deal. Iran has yet to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and new peace talks are set to begin in Pakistan, but expectations for a swift resolution remain low.
Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and other parts of Lebanon killed more than 180 people on Wednesday, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced. Hezbollah responded with rocket fire at northern Israel, and Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening the fragile truce.