West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ceasefire at risk over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, possible mines in Strait of Hormuz
Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war, as uncertainty hangs over a two-week ceasefire and further negotiations are expected in Pakistan. The shaky ceasefire has been largely holding between the US, Israel and Iran, although Tehran and Washington have offered vastly different explanations of the initial terms. Israel insists the agreement does not apply to their war against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and have escalated deadly strikes there, leading Iran to claim it is violating the deal. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "unequivocally" condemned Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed and injured hundreds on Wednesday after the ceasefire was announced.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ceasefire at risk over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, possible mines in Strait of Hormuz
Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war, as uncertainty hangs over a two-week ceasefire and further negotiations are expected in Pakistan. The shaky ceasefire has been largely holding between the US, Israel and Iran, although Tehran and Washington have offered vastly different explanations of the initial terms. Israel insists the agreement does not apply to their war against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and have escalated deadly strikes there, leading Iran to claim it is violating the deal. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "unequivocally" condemned Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed and injured hundreds on Wednesday after the ceasefire was announced.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ceasefire violations carry explicit costs, strong responses: Iran's Parliament Speaker warns against strikes on Lebanon
Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf, on Thursday issued a strong warning against the continued strikes on Lebanon by Israel following the agreement for a two-week ceasefire to the over-a-month-long conflict in West Asia, stating the strikes are violations of the deal and would invite firm retaliation from the Islamic Republic. In a statement posted on X, Ghalibaf emphasised that Lebanon and the broader "Resistance Axis" are integral to the ceasefire framework, referring to the proposed multi-point framework aimed at de-escalation in the region. The Iranian leader also pointed to remarks made by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who publicly and clearly stated that Lebanon was part of the ceasefire deal, despite Israel's or the US's later denying it.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ceasefire violations carry explicit costs, strong responses: Iran's Parliament Speaker warns against strikes on Lebanon
Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf, on Thursday issued a strong warning against the continued strikes on Lebanon by Israel following the agreement for a two-week ceasefire to the over-a-month-long conflict in West Asia, stating the strikes are violations of the deal and would invite firm retaliation from the Islamic Republic. In a statement posted on X, Ghalibaf emphasised that Lebanon and the broader "Resistance Axis" are integral to the ceasefire framework, referring to the proposed multi-point framework aimed at de-escalation in the region. The Iranian leader also pointed to remarks made by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who publicly and clearly stated that Lebanon was part of the ceasefire deal, despite Israel's or the US's later denying it.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran warns of violation of ceasefire deal, says response will be "decisive, immediate, regret-inducing"
Iran on Thursday issued a stern warning against any violation of the ongoing ceasefire arrangement between the Islamic Republic and US-Israeli coalition forces aimed at halting the hostilities in West Asia for two weeks, stating that any breach would trigger a swift and strong response, as reported by Iranian state media ISNA. According to ISNA, the spokesperson for the Iranian Army said that the Iranian government, in full coordination with the armed forces, remains on high alert to counter any potential aggression or breach of commitments as part of the ceasefire agreement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran warns of violation of ceasefire deal, says response will be "decisive, immediate, regret-inducing"
Iran on Thursday issued a stern warning against any violation of the ongoing ceasefire arrangement between the Islamic Republic and US-Israeli coalition forces aimed at halting the hostilities in West Asia for two weeks, stating that any breach would trigger a swift and strong response, as reported by Iranian state media ISNA. According to ISNA, the spokesperson for the Iranian Army said that the Iranian government, in full coordination with the armed forces, remains on high alert to counter any potential aggression or breach of commitments as part of the ceasefire agreement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Macron calls Sharif, expresses 'serious concern' over Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Pakistan and France on Thursday expressed "serious concern" over the Israeli aggression against Lebanon. During a "warm and cordial" telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and French President Emmanuel Macron, the latter conveyed his good wishes to the prime minister for the success of the upcoming peace talks in Islamabad. According to the PM Office, President Macron called Sharif and congratulated him for Pakistan's mediation efforts that had resulted in the ceasefire between Iran and the US and brought both sides to the negotiating table.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Macron calls Sharif, expresses 'serious concern' over Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Pakistan and France on Thursday expressed "serious concern" over the Israeli aggression against Lebanon. During a "warm and cordial" telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and French President Emmanuel Macron, the latter conveyed his good wishes to the prime minister for the success of the upcoming peace talks in Islamabad. According to the PM Office, President Macron called Sharif and congratulated him for Pakistan's mediation efforts that had resulted in the ceasefire between Iran and the US and brought both sides to the negotiating table.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel lifts restrictions at holy sites in Jerusalem after fragile ceasefire announced
Worshippers were able to pray again at Jerusalem's holy sites Thursday after Israel lifted restrictions it imposed on large public gatherings throughout the war with Iran nearly six weeks ago (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel lifts restrictions at holy sites in Jerusalem after fragile ceasefire announced
Worshippers were able to pray again at Jerusalem's holy sites Thursday after Israel lifted restrictions it imposed on large public gatherings throughout the war with Iran nearly six weeks ago (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Germany has resumed talks with Iran, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Merz said Thursday that Germany had resumed talks with Iran after a fragile truce was reached between Iran and the US that could lead to peace negotiations. "After a long period silence, which we had serious reasons for, we are now as a government restarting talks with Tehran," Merz told reporters, adding that this would being done "in coordination with the United States and our European partners" (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Germany has resumed talks with Iran, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Merz said Thursday that Germany had resumed talks with Iran after a fragile truce was reached between Iran and the US that could lead to peace negotiations. "After a long period silence, which we had serious reasons for, we are now as a government restarting talks with Tehran," Merz told reporters, adding that this would being done "in coordination with the United States and our European partners" (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to USD 50 bn
"Given the spillovers of the Middle East war, we expect near-term demand for IMF balance-of-payments support to rise to somewhere between USD 20 billion and USD 50 billion, with the lower bound prevailing if the ceasefire holds," Kristalina Georgieva said, according to prepared remarks shared with AFP. The IMF chief also highlighted the ripple effects of the crisis, including food insecurity for at least 45 million people. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to USD 50 bn
"Given the spillovers of the Middle East war, we expect near-term demand for IMF balance-of-payments support to rise to somewhere between USD 20 billion and USD 50 billion, with the lower bound prevailing if the ceasefire holds," Kristalina Georgieva said, according to prepared remarks shared with AFP. The IMF chief also highlighted the ripple effects of the crisis, including food insecurity for at least 45 million people. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanon digs for survivors after deadliest day of renewed war between Israel, Hezbollah
Lebanon reeled Thursday after the deadliest day in more than five weeks of renewed war between Israel and Hezbollah, as rescue workers in Beirut and elsewhere searched for survivors and bodies and Israel warned of escalation (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanon digs for survivors after deadliest day of renewed war between Israel, Hezbollah
Lebanon reeled Thursday after the deadliest day in more than five weeks of renewed war between Israel and Hezbollah, as rescue workers in Beirut and elsewhere searched for survivors and bodies and Israel warned of escalation (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Tehran on high alert amid fragile West Asia truce
According to ISNA, the spokesperson for the Iranian Army said that the Iranian government, in full coordination with the armed forces, remains on high alert to counter any potential aggression or breach of commitments as part of the ceasefire agreement. Warning of serious consequences, the official added that "any aggression or potential violation will be met with a decisive, immediate, and regret-inducing response" (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Tehran on high alert amid fragile West Asia truce
According to ISNA, the spokesperson for the Iranian Army said that the Iranian government, in full coordination with the armed forces, remains on high alert to counter any potential aggression or breach of commitments as part of the ceasefire agreement. Warning of serious consequences, the official added that "any aggression or potential violation will be met with a decisive, immediate, and regret-inducing response" (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China denies reports of support to Iran's military during war with US
China's Defence Ministry on Thursday denied reports that Chinese firms provided satellite imagery and semiconductor chip manufacturing equipment to the Iranian military in the midst of the US-Israeli war against Iran (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China denies reports of support to Iran's military during war with US
China's Defence Ministry on Thursday denied reports that Chinese firms provided satellite imagery and semiconductor chip manufacturing equipment to the Iranian military in the midst of the US-Israeli war against Iran (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran hardens position, says no negotiations on nuclear enrichment programme
Iran on Thursday firmly ruled out any negotiations over its nuclear enrichment programme, reiterating that its right to enrichment is non-negotiable, even as it links the issue to ongoing efforts to bring a complete end to hostilities in West Asia with the US and Israel, as reported by Iran's state news agency ISNA (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran hardens position, says no negotiations on nuclear enrichment programme
Iran on Thursday firmly ruled out any negotiations over its nuclear enrichment programme, reiterating that its right to enrichment is non-negotiable, even as it links the issue to ongoing efforts to bring a complete end to hostilities in West Asia with the US and Israel, as reported by Iran's state news agency ISNA (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Iran honours its words," says Deputy FM Saeed Khatibzadeh signals readiness for peace talks despite "critical" escalation
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has signalled Tehran's cautious readiness to proceed with peace negotiations, despite a night of intense military escalation. Speaking to ITV News, a British broadcasting television network, Khatibzadeh emphasised that recent Iranian military actions were a necessary response to ongoing provocations (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Iran honours its words," says Deputy FM Saeed Khatibzadeh signals readiness for peace talks despite "critical" escalation
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has signalled Tehran's cautious readiness to proceed with peace negotiations, despite a night of intense military escalation. Speaking to ITV News, a British broadcasting television network, Khatibzadeh emphasised that recent Iranian military actions were a necessary response to ongoing provocations (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf issued the warning against continued Israeli strikes in a message on X
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf issued the warning against continued Israeli strikes in a message on X

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran warns continued Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon will bring 'explicit costs and STRONG responses'
Iran's parliament speaker warned Thursday that continued Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon would bring "explicit costs and STRONG responses." (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran warns continued Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon will bring 'explicit costs and STRONG responses'
Iran's parliament speaker warned Thursday that continued Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon would bring "explicit costs and STRONG responses." (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanese govt bans non-state weapons in capital Beirut
"The army and security forces are requested to immediately begin reinforcing the full imposition of state authority over Beirut Governorate and to monopolise weapons in the hands of legitimate authorities alone," Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said at the end of a cabinet meeting (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanese govt bans non-state weapons in capital Beirut
"The army and security forces are requested to immediately begin reinforcing the full imposition of state authority over Beirut Governorate and to monopolise weapons in the hands of legitimate authorities alone," Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said at the end of a cabinet meeting (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran rules out restrictions on enrichment programme, says nuclear chief
The head of Iran's nuclear energy agency on Thursday ruled out any restrictions on the country's enrichment of uranium, saying the demand by the United States and Israel "will not come true". "The claims and demands of our enemies to restrict Iran's enrichment programme are merely wishes that will be buried," Mohammad Eslami was quoted as saying by Iran's ISNA news agency. His remarks came with talks set to take place at the end of the week between Iran and the United States under Pakistani mediation (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran rules out restrictions on enrichment programme, says nuclear chief
The head of Iran's nuclear energy agency on Thursday ruled out any restrictions on the country's enrichment of uranium, saying the demand by the United States and Israel "will not come true". "The claims and demands of our enemies to restrict Iran's enrichment programme are merely wishes that will be buried," Mohammad Eslami was quoted as saying by Iran's ISNA news agency. His remarks came with talks set to take place at the end of the week between Iran and the United States under Pakistani mediation (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military says Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza was Hamas militant
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? ELIMINATED: Muhammad Samir Muhammad Washah, a Hamas terrorist operating under the guise of an Al Jazeera journalist. Washah, a key terrorist in Hamas&rsquo; rocket &amp; weapons production HQ, was also involved in the production and transfer of weapons through Gaza. The terrorist was&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/gMPHe9Naws">pic.twitter.com/gMPHe9Naws</a>
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military says Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza was Hamas militant

? ELIMINATED: Muhammad Samir Muhammad Washah, a Hamas terrorist operating under the guise of an Al Jazeera journalist.Washah, a key terrorist in Hamas&rsquo; rocket &amp; weapons production HQ, was also involved in the production and transfer of weapons through Gaza. The terrorist was&hellip; pic.twitter.com/gMPHe9Naws
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel kills Hezbollah secretary&rsquo;s aide in Beirut, hits weapons sites
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?ELIMINATED: Ali Yusuf Harshi, the personal secretary to Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem in Beirut. A close associate and personal advisor, Harshi played a key role in managing and securing Qassem&rsquo;s office. The IDF also struck two key crossings used by Hezbollah to&hellip;
&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/2042148769773310157?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote>
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel kills Hezbollah secretary&rsquo;s aide in Beirut, hits weapons sites

?ELIMINATED: Ali Yusuf Harshi, the personal secretary to Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem in Beirut.A close associate and personal advisor, Harshi played a key role in managing and securing Qassem&rsquo;s office.The IDF also struck two key crossings used by Hezbollah to&hellip;
&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) April 9, 2026


West Asia War LIVE Updates: EU says strikes on Lebanon endangering US-Iran ceasefire
"Israeli actions are putting the US-Iran ceasefire under severe strain. The Iran truce should extend to Lebanon," the European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said."Israeli strikes killed hundreds last night, making it hard to argue that such heavy-handed actions fall within self-defence," she added. "Hezbollah must disarm, as it agreed to do. The EU supports Lebanon&rsquo;s efforts to disarm" the Iran-backed group, Kallas added

West Asia War LIVE Updates: EU says strikes on Lebanon endangering US-Iran ceasefire
"Israeli actions are putting the US-Iran ceasefire under severe strain. The Iran truce should extend to Lebanon," the European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said."Israeli strikes killed hundreds last night, making it hard to argue that such heavy-handed actions fall within self-defence," she added. "Hezbollah must disarm, as it agreed to do. The EU supports Lebanon&rsquo;s efforts to disarm" the Iran-backed group, Kallas added

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon Wednesday rises to 203, as per health ministry
The toll from simultaneous Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and other areas in Lebanon on Wednesday rose to over 200 dead and over 1,000 wounded, Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine said Thursday. Before taking part in a cabinet meeting, Nassereddine said: "The death toll stands at 203 martyrs and more than 1,000 wounded in the aggression against Lebanon on Wednesday." The ministry had earlier reported 182 dead and 890 wounded in Wednesday's attacks. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon Wednesday rises to 203, as per health ministry
The toll from simultaneous Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and other areas in Lebanon on Wednesday rose to over 200 dead and over 1,000 wounded, Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine said Thursday. Before taking part in a cabinet meeting, Nassereddine said: "The death toll stands at 203 martyrs and more than 1,000 wounded in the aggression against Lebanon on Wednesday." The ministry had earlier reported 182 dead and 890 wounded in Wednesday's attacks. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Netanyahu says Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah 'wherever necessary'
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אנחנו ממשיכים להכות בחיזבאללה בעוצמה, בדיוק ובנחישות. בביירות חיסלנו את עלי יוסף חרשי, מזכירו האישי של מזכ״ל ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה נעים קאסם ואחד האנשים הקרובים אליו ביותר. במקביל, הלילה תקף צה״ל שורת תשתיות טרור בדרום לבנון: מעברים ששימשו להעברת אלפי אמצעי לחימה, רקטות&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/tKGuRJKBIE">pic.twitter.com/tKGuRJKBIE</a>
&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/2042164776927658323?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote>

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Netanyahu says Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah 'wherever necessary'

אנחנו ממשיכים להכות בחיזבאללה בעוצמה, בדיוק ובנחישות.בביירות חיסלנו את עלי יוסף חרשי, מזכירו האישי של מזכ״ל ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה נעים קאסם ואחד האנשים הקרובים אליו ביותר. במקביל, הלילה תקף צה״ל שורת תשתיות טרור בדרום לבנון: מעברים ששימשו להעברת אלפי אמצעי לחימה, רקטות&hellip; pic.twitter.com/tKGuRJKBIE
&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) April 9, 2026




West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian LPG vessel 'Green Asha' carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG crossed Strait of Hormuz and reached Jawaharlal Nehru Port
An India-flagged LPG vessel 'Green Asha' carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), marking a key milestone amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian LPG vessel 'Green Asha' carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG crossed Strait of Hormuz and reached Jawaharlal Nehru Port
An India-flagged LPG vessel 'Green Asha' carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), marking a key milestone amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US military to remain deployed around Iran until "real agreement" is complied with, says Trump
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the US military deployments will remain in place around Iran until the "real agreement" reached is fully complied with. "All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded Enemy, will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with. If for any reason it is not, which is highly unlikely, then the "Shootin' Starts," bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before," Trump said in a post on Truth Social&nbsp;(ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US military to remain deployed around Iran until "real agreement" is complied with, says Trump
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the US military deployments will remain in place around Iran until the "real agreement" reached is fully complied with. "All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded Enemy, will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with. If for any reason it is not, which is highly unlikely, then the "Shootin' Starts," bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before," Trump said in a post on Truth Social&nbsp;(ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran publishes chart showing it may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz as shaky ceasefire holds
Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war, in a message that may be intended to pressure the US as uncertainty hangs over a days-old two-week ceasefire and further negotiations are expected in Pakistan (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran publishes chart showing it may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz as shaky ceasefire holds
Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war, in a message that may be intended to pressure the US as uncertainty hangs over a days-old two-week ceasefire and further negotiations are expected in Pakistan (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Never made that promise': Vance slams claims of Lebanon's inclusion in US-Iran truce talks
"We never made that promise. We never indicated that was going to be the case. What we said is that the ceasefire would be focused on Iran and the ceasefire would be focused on America's allies, both Israel and the Gulf Arab states. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Never made that promise': Vance slams claims of Lebanon's inclusion in US-Iran truce talks
"We never made that promise. We never indicated that was going to be the case. What we said is that the ceasefire would be focused on Iran and the ceasefire would be focused on America's allies, both Israel and the Gulf Arab states. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah and Iran respond to deadly Israel strikes
The Iran-backed group Hezbollah fired rockets toward Israel, calling the strikes a violation of the ceasefire. Iranian leaders also warned that the agreement was at risk. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the basis for negotiations had already been damaged. Iran pointed to continued attacks, a drone entering its airspace, and disagreements over nuclear rights as key issues, reported AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah and Iran respond to deadly Israel strikes
The Iran-backed group Hezbollah fired rockets toward Israel, calling the strikes a violation of the ceasefire. Iranian leaders also warned that the agreement was at risk. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the basis for negotiations had already been damaged. Iran pointed to continued attacks, a drone entering its airspace, and disagreements over nuclear rights as key issues, reported AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Flags lowered and public offices shut to honour the victims in Lebanon
The government ordered public offices to close and flags to be lowered in honour of the victims, many of whom were civilians. The strikes caused widespread destruction and panic, especially in the capital, Beirut, reported AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Flags lowered and public offices shut to honour the victims in Lebanon
The government ordered public offices to close and flags to be lowered in honour of the victims, many of whom were civilians. The strikes caused widespread destruction and panic, especially in the capital, Beirut, reported AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UK 'strongly' wants to see ceasefire extended to Lebanon, says FM
British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said Thursday the UK "strongly" wanted to see Lebanon included in the ceasefire in the Middle East. "We do want to see the ceasefire extended to Lebanon. I'm deeply troubled about the escalating attacks that we saw from Israel in Lebanon yesterday," she told Sky News. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UK 'strongly' wants to see ceasefire extended to Lebanon, says FM
British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said Thursday the UK "strongly" wanted to see Lebanon included in the ceasefire in the Middle East. "We do want to see the ceasefire extended to Lebanon. I'm deeply troubled about the escalating attacks that we saw from Israel in Lebanon yesterday," she told Sky News. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;EU's Kaja Kallas urges shift from 'fragile' US-Iran ceasefire to permanent peace during Riyadh mission 
Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for a high-stakes diplomatic push to transform a temporary two-week truce between the United States and Iran into a lasting regional settlement. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;EU's Kaja Kallas urges shift from 'fragile' US-Iran ceasefire to permanent peace during Riyadh mission
Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for a high-stakes diplomatic push to transform a temporary two-week truce between the United States and Iran into a lasting regional settlement. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Chart shows Iran may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz 
Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war. The reports came from the ISNA news agency, as well as Tasnim, which is believed to be close to the Guard. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Chart shows Iran may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz
Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war. The reports came from the ISNA news agency, as well as Tasnim, which is believed to be close to the Guard. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump's Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies 
When President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, he was eager to pick up where he left off by strengthening ties with Europe's right wing. But now many of those same factions are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump's Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies
When President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, he was eager to pick up where he left off by strengthening ties with Europe's right wing. But now many of those same factions are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump's announcement 
A group of new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed bets on whether the US and Iran would reach a ceasefire on April 7, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits for these new customers. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump's announcement
A group of new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed bets on whether the US and Iran would reach a ceasefire on April 7, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits for these new customers. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte 
US President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a closed-door meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday for discussions that had been expected to be aimed at soothing Trump's anger with the military alliance over the Iran war. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte
US President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a closed-door meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday for discussions that had been expected to be aimed at soothing Trump's anger with the military alliance over the Iran war. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Stalemate over Israel Op in Lebanon threatens West Asia peace deal 
Israel's continued operation in Lebanon has threatened the temporary ceasefire, with Iran accusing the US-Israel side of violating the agreement. Tehran also threatened to leave the negotiations talks set to take place in Islamabad this weekend. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Stalemate over Israel Op in Lebanon threatens West Asia peace deal
Israel's continued operation in Lebanon has threatened the temporary ceasefire, with Iran accusing the US-Israel side of violating the agreement. Tehran also threatened to leave the negotiations talks set to take place in Islamabad this weekend. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes, Iran closes strait again
A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appeared to hang by a thread on Wednesday after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The White House demanded that the channel be reopened and sought to keep peace talks on track. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes, Iran closes strait again
A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appeared to hang by a thread on Wednesday after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The White House demanded that the channel be reopened and sought to keep peace talks on track. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran on Thursday issued a stern warning against any violation of the ongoing ceasefire arrangement between the Islamic Republic and US-Israeli coalition forces aimed at halting the hostilities in West Asia for two weeks, stating that any breach would trigger a swift and strong response, as reported by Iranian state media ISNA. We are closing the LIVE blog

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran has warned that any violation of the ongoing ceasefire with the US-Israel coalition will trigger a swift and strong response

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