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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: There will be a concluding diplomatic leg in Gaza that will expand our borders. There will be a concluding diplomatic leg in Lebanon that will expand our borders, to the Litani [river], to defensible borders. There will be a concluding diplomatic leg in Syria... the crown, the Hermon, and the Hauran at least.

"We are living in nightmare," Beirut resident Naim Chebbo said. "So I'm afraid today to sleep."

Beirut rocked as Israel bombs 100+ sites in 10 minutes.

The gates of the Al-Aqsa Mosque have been reopened for the first time in 40 days since its closure.

🇱🇧🇮🇱 Israel launched more than 100 strikes in just ten minutes across Lebanon. Over 250 people have already been killed and 1,200 wounded, with the number likely to rise as many civilians are still buried under the rubble. Heartbreaking!

Trump will discuss the U.S. withdrawing from NATO with Secretary General Rutte today.

This isn't something you see often... A HUGE Day 6 Slight Risk of severe weather was issued by the SPC, with very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes possible. If you live in Dallas, Oklahoma City, Springfield, or Des Moines, now is the time to review your severe weather action plan. This is only ONE of the FOUR slight risks of severe weather that have been issued for Days 4-8.

.@SecWar: "We're going to make sure Iran complies with this ceasefire, and then ultimately comes to the table and makes a deal. We'll stay put, stay ready, stay vigilant...our troops are prepared to defend, prepared to go on offense, prepared to restart at a moment's notice..."

Violations of ceasefire have been reported at few places across the conflict zone which undermine the spirit of peace process. I earnestly and sincerely urge all parties to exercise restraint and respect the ceasefire for two weeks, as agreed upon, so that diplomacy can take a lead role towards peaceful settlement of the conflict. @realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio @SteveWitkoff @SEPeaceMissions @drpezeshkian @mb_ghalibaf @araghchi

Two hours after President Trump announced a ceasefire, here is what our cameras captured over the skies of Tel Aviv as cluster munitions rained down.

BREAKING: Al Mayadeen: An Iranian navy source stated that only two oil tankers utilized the ceasefire window to transit the Strait of Hormuz before Israel violated the agreement. The strait is now closed to all vessels except Iranian ships and those departing from Iran.

Airstrikes have reportedly targeted the Lavan oil refinery in Iran today. The ceasefire is seemingly in effect in name only.

#BREAKING Trump tells PBS that Lebanon was not included in the Iran ceasefire deal because of Hezbollah It seems the ceasefire agreement collapses after less than a day

BREAKING: Iran will withdraw from the ceasefire if Israel continues fighting against the Hezbollah terrorist organization. The information comes from the IRGC-controlled Tasnim news agency, which says it has received the information from government sources.

Ceasefire day 1: Israel took multiple waves of Iranian missile fire after the ceasefire was announced. Kuwait reports that more than two dozens drones were launched by Iran since 8am. UAE is currently under an Iranian missile attack. Iran, via state media, reports strikes against Lavan Island and the oil infrastructure there.

BREAKING: Trump extends deadline by two weeks

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. I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes. Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability. We earnestly hope, that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days! @realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio @SteveWitkoff @SEPeaceMissions @drpezeshkian @mb_ghalibaf @araghchi

Some kind of “deal” between Iran and the United States is expected to be closed by midnight tonight, regional sources tell CNN, with the source stating that “some good news is expected from both sides soon” and that discussions were steered directly by Pakistan’s Chief of the Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir.

This is what Artemis II astronauts saw from the Moon moments ago... WOW!

The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia is urging American citizens to reconsider traveling to Saudi Arabia to participate in Hajj, citing the ongoing security situation. Hajj isn't until May 24th this year.