Ceasefire Between US and Iran Collapses as Israel Bombs Lebanon, Straits Close

The two-week ceasefire collapsed within hours as Israel intensified its bombing campaign in Lebanon, killing more than 250 people.

“Iran preparing deterrent strikes against Israel over alleged Lebanon ceasefire violations: Report Iran finalizing plans to carry out 'deterrent operation' against Israeli military positions in occupied territories, following the continued violations of the temporary ceasefire,' Iranian military source tells Fars News Agency Serdar Dincel and Rania Abushamala 08 April 2026•Update: 08 April 2026 ISTANBUL Iran is preparing deterrent strikes against Israel for alleged Lebanon ceasefire violations, an unknown Iranian military source told the semi-official Fars News Agency on Wednesday”

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they were preparing heavy retaliation against Israel.

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Trump and Netanyahu said Lebanon was not included, contradicting Pakistan's announcement.

The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed as Iran limited passage.

The Strait of Hormuz was to be reopened but Iran reported it was closed again.

Iran's coast guard said ships without permission would be targeted and destroyed.

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Trump said the U.S. would help with the traffic buildup.

Oil prices dropped below $100 a barrel.

Iran's parliamentary speaker accused the U.S. of violating the deal.

“Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, accused the U”

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Vice President Vance said Lebanon was never part of the agreement.

The Revolutionary Guard shot down a Hermes 900 drone over southern Iran.

An attack on Hezbollah was an attack on Iran, said IRGC commander.

Bahrain, the UAE, and Kuwait reported new Iranian attacks.

The U.S. counted thirteen Americans killed in the campaign.

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Trump said Iran's 10-point peace proposal was a workable basis.

Pakistan's obstruction of Israel's channel at the UN added complexity.