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Iran war live: Lebanon truce begins as US blockades Iran for deal

At least 2,196 people have been killed and 7,185 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2, Lebanese Health Ministry says.

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Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (R) who also heads Iran’s negotiation delegation in talks with the United States, meets with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir (L), mediating between Tehran and Washington on April 16, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. ( Iranian Parliament Speaker Office - Anadolu Agency )
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Al Jazeera Live

By Zaid Sabah, Yashraj Sharma and Adam Hancock
Published On 16 Apr 2026

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  • A 10-day ceasefire has begun between Israel and Lebanon, according to the announcement by US President Donald Trump who spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
  • US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has threatened Iran, saying US forces are ready to restart combat if Tehran does not agree to a deal to end their war.