US-Iran-Israel Ceasefire Holds as Talks Begin Despite Lebanon Strikes
Key Takeaways
- A two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran is in effect as talks begin.
- Israel's strikes in Lebanon continue, killing at least 182 people.
- Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire framework; Strait of Hormuz disruption.
Ceasefire Agreement
A two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran took effect on April 7, 2026.
The ceasefire came hours before Trump's deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
American and Israeli forces had carried out coordinated strikes inside Iran that killed over 200 people.
At least 153 were killed when a girls' school in Minab was destroyed.
Lebanon Strikes Challenge Ceasefire
The ceasefire excluded Israel's operations in Lebanon.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 254 people.
Iran threatened to withdraw from talks if violations continued.
The Strait of Hormuz remained closed.
Diplomatic Talks Begin
Iranian and American delegations prepared to meet in Pakistan.
The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.
Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the constitutional basis for the war.
The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed despite an unannounced oil tanker passage.
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