Strikes continue in Middle East amid fragile ceasefire

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Putin declares 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, following an earlier call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a pause in some of the hostilities to observe the holiday. Putin’s decree, released by the Kremlin, orders Russian forces to observe a ceasefire starting at 4 p.m. … Read more

U.S. to lead ceasefire talks between Lebanon and Israel in D.C. as Lebanon emerges as potential spoiler to Iran deal

Washington — The U.S. is convening hastily arranged diplomatic talks next week in Washington, D.C., in an effort to craft a ceasefire in Lebanon, where Israeli troops have been pounding Iranian-backed Hezbollah targets with airstrikes and also killing Lebanese civilians. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s office is planning the three-way talks, which will be led … Read more

Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic is effectively at a standstill despite Iran ceasefire

Ships trapped in the Persian Gulf “will be interested in leaving as soon as it is safe to do so,” said Jakob Larsen, chief safety and security officer at BIMCO, a leading organization for shipowners, charterers, brokers and agents. But the industry, he said, was awaiting “technical details from the U.S. and from Iran on … Read more

Latest on Middle East as Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire over Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Iran says the U.S. is violating the ceasefire agreement announced earlier this week between the two countries by letting Israel continue its strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran is still holding a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer, Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more. Source link

Trump ‘optimistic’ about Iran peace deal even as ceasefire appears strained

In notable comments online, the United Arab Emirates’ industry minister blasted the status quo around the strait. “This moment requires clarity,” wrote Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber, who is also the chief executive of the state-controlled oil giant ADNOC. “Let’s be clear: the Strait of Hormuz is not open. Access is being restricted, conditioned and controlled.” Vance, … Read more

U.S.-Iran ceasefire on shaky ground after Israel slams Lebanon with deadly strikes

U.S.-Iran ceasefire on shaky ground after Israel slams Lebanon with deadly strikes – CBS News Watch CBS News Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon have become a potential breaking point in the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab and Nancy Cordes report. Source link

Israel’s war in Lebanon becomes a flashpoint as Iran says U.S. must choose “between war and ceasefire”

Lebanon has emerged as a flashpoint in President Trump’s effort to end the Iran war, with the U.S. and Israel publicly disagreeing with Iran and Pakistan over whether the country to Israel’s north is included in the two-week ceasefire announced earlier this week.  Opposing stances over the terms of the deal — and claims by Iran … Read more

Latest news on U.S.-Iran ceasefire after Trump issues new threats, Israel strikes Lebanon

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears fragile as Tehran denounces Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This comes as President Trump threatens more violence if the agreement is breached. CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer and Olivia Rinaldi report, and Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett joins with more insight. Source link