Iran and the US traded threats as President Donald Trump warned of renewed strikes a day after he said he held off a major assault in hopes of a peace deal. Reporting from Tehran, FRANCE 24’s Reza Sayah says Iranian officials have maintained their position that “they prefer diplomacy. They don't see a military solution to this conflict,” he explains. “But if there's a war, they're ready for it.”
Iran ‘prefers diplomacy’ but if there’s a war, Tehran says it’s ready
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Wed 07:00 - The New York Times
Israel’s Message to a Broad Swath of Lebanon: Shiites Must Go - The New York Times
Thu 11:15 - Vatican News
Apostolic Nuncio: Lebanon deserves peace; war is death - Vatican News
Fri 07:00 - DW.com
What is Israel's endgame with Hezbollah and Lebanon? - DW.com
Sun 07:00 - The Guardian
‘Everything is gone’: Israel destroys entire villages in Lebanon - The Guardian
Tue 21:00 - The New York Times
Opinion | How Israel Lost Its Way and How Trump Can Save Lebanon - The New York Times
Tue 22:30 - PBS
In rare interview, top Hezbollah leader rejects disarmament, calls for Israeli withdrawal - PBS
Wed 12:14 - ANSA Top News
Lebanon will ask Israel for a one-month extension of the truce
Wed 12:14 - ANSA Mondo
Lebanon will ask Israel for a one-month extension of the truce
Wed 19:53 - The Guardian
Israeli strike kills journalist after ongoing attacks blocked rescuers, Lebanon says - The Guardian
Wed 21:16 - Al Jazeera
Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill at least five people, including journalist - Al Jazeera
Thu 02:55 - France 24
Middle East war live: Lebanon meets Israel in Washington to request truce extension
Thu 08:42 - France 24
New round of talks in Washington: Lebanon, Israel to discuss truce extension
Thu 09:01 - Al-Monitor
Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in US-hosted talks with Israel
Thu 10:00 - Fox News
Hezbollah disarmament deadlock risks civil war, analysts say, as US prepares for Israel–Lebanon talks - Fox News
Thu 14:00 - France 24
Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in US-hosted talks with Israel
Thu 18:11 - Al-Monitor
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
Thu 19:00 - Al-Monitor
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump hopes for historic deal
Thu 21:36 - Washington Examiner
Trump announces three-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Thu 21:36 - Al-Monitor
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says
Thu 21:42 - DW All
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
Thu 21:42 - DW Top
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
Thu 22:30 - The Hill
Trump announces Israel-Lebanon 3-week ceasefire extension
Thu 22:53 - Middle East Eye
Trump extends Lebanon ceasefire, hails ‘historic’ White House talks
Fri 01:38 - France 24
Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
Fri 04:36 - Al-Monitor
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran
Fri 04:58 - DW All
Israel, Lebanon to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks, Donald Trump says
Fri 04:58 - DW Top
Israel, Lebanon to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks, Donald Trump says
Fri 04:58 - DW All
Israel, Lebanon to extend ceasefire as US-Iran talks stall
Fri 04:58 - DW Top
Israel, Lebanon to extend ceasefire as US-Iran talks stall
Fri 05:52 - France 24
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump says ‘great chance’ for peace deal
Fri 06:11 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war: What’s happening on day 56 after Trump extended ceasefire?
Fri 07:36 - Middle East Eye
Trump says Lebanon ceasefire extended as Israel continues strikes
Fri 08:13 - France 24
Lebanon - Israel: Truce extended by three weeks
Fri 08:27 - Middle East Eye
Trump says Lebanon ceasefire extended as Israel continues strikes
Fri 12:00 - UN News All
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 24 April: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended as humanitarian concerns persist
Fri 12:49 - Al Jazeera English
What’s been happening during the Lebanon ceasefire?
Fri 15:21 - The Hill
Israel strikes Lebanon after Trump announces ceasefire extension
Fri 22:40 - PBS Newshour
Southern Lebanon weighs losses from Israeli strikes as ceasefire hangs by a thread
Sat 09:39 - France 24
Displaced Lebanese remain skeptical despite extended truce
Sat 18:39 - Le Figaro
Lebanon: six dead after Israeli strikes in the south of the country
Sun 07:33 - SVT Nyheter (SE)
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Sun 20:25 - ANSA Top News
Lebanon, 14 dead in Israeli attacks in the south of the country
Sun 20:26 - ANSA Mondo
Lebanon, 14 dead in Israeli attacks in the south of the country
Sun 22:02 - BBC Headlines
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire
Sun 23:59 - Al Jazeera English
Video: Israeli ‘ceasefire’ violations on the rise in Gaza
Mon 03:09 - Middle East Eye
Displaced Lebanese flee again as strikes hit evacuation route
Mon 14:01 - Al-Monitor
Israeli strikes hit east Lebanon, expanding scope despite ceasefire
Mon 14:48 - Al Jazeera English
Lebanon Latest: Israel’s deadly attacks amid ceasefire breaches
Tue 09:32 - France 24
Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 4 in south despite ceasefire
Tue 12:06 - France 24
Life in Tehran since the ceasefire: How Iranian society is evolving
Tue 23:28 - France 24
Iran talks stall amid Hormuz tensions and ceasefire violations in Lebanon
Wed 03:37 - Euronews
Israeli strikes kill eight in southern Lebanon, including three rescue workers
Wed 09:28 - France 24
Israeli strikes kill 8 in Lebanon: Violence continues despite ongoing ceasefire
Thu 02:31 - Middle East Eye
Israeli military chief says "there is no ceasefire" with Lebanon
Thu 09:44 - Middle East Eye
Israeli strikes kill at least nine in south Lebanon, in breach of ceasefire
Thu 12:40 - Al Jazeera English
Israel kills nine people in southern Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’
Thu 15:30 - Al-Monitor
South Lebanese mayors, residents protest Israeli demolitions
Fri 12:59 - Middle East Eye
Lebanese President met with US Ambassador to discuss ceasefire developments
Fri 13:26 - Al Jazeera English
Woman killed, children injured as Israel attacks Lebanon
Fri 14:53 - Middle East Eye
Lebanese Health Ministry: Israel has killed 2618 since March
Fri 21:10 - Al Jazeera English
At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Sat 14:14 - Middle East Eye
Lebanese health officials: 2,659 killed in Israeli attacks since 2 March
Sat 16:20 - Middle East Eye
Lebanese, US generals meet in Beirut to discuss security and ceasefire
Sun 15:50 - Middle East Eye
Lebanon death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 2,679
Mon 13:22 - BBC Headlines
Israeli attacks kill dozens within days in Lebanon despite ceasefire
Tue 00:00 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz
Tue 14:36 - Al-Monitor
Beirut school converted to wartime shelter becomes flashpoint for societal tensions
Wed 10:55 - Middle East Eye
Israel kills four in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley
Wed 12:37 - Al-Monitor
Rare shelter for displaced LGBT people in Lebanon offers safety in war
Wed 13:57 - Middle East Eye
Israel intensifies attacks across Lebanon, several killed and wounded
Wed 14:14 - DW All
Historic Lebanon-Israel talks: A no-win situation?
Wed 14:14 - DW Top
Historic Lebanon-Israel talks: A no-win situation?
Wed 14:14 - DW World
Historic Lebanon-Israel talks: A no-win situation?
Thu 04:39 - Middle East Eye
Israel targets pickup truck in south Lebanon, kills two
Thu 15:53 - Middle East Eye
Israel and Lebanon to hold talks in Washington in mid-May
Fri 16:53 - Middle East Eye
Lebanon seeks to ‘solidify’ ceasefire ahead of Israel talks
Sat 15:47 - Middle East Eye
Syrian president discusses security with Lebanon PM
Sun 00:00 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war live: IRGC warns US against attacks on ships; Israel bombs Lebanon
Sun 08:18 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Mon 00:00 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war live: Trump slams Tehran’s reply; Israel kills 2 medics in Lebanon
Mon 12:00 - UN News All
Middle East: Deadly weekend in Lebanon, continued violence in Gaza
Mon 14:01 - Al-Monitor
Lebanon urges US to put pressure on Israel to stop attacks and demolitions
Tue 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Albania is the world’s newest narcostate threat
Tue 15:55 - Al-Monitor
Lebanon authorities release Salafist cleric Khaled Hablas: What to know
Tue 15:57 - Middle East Eye
Lebanon releases footage of Israel 'deliberately targeting' healthcare workers
Tue 16:33 - Al Jazeera English
Israel’s war creating a ‘lost generation’ of Lebanese students
Wed 00:00 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large
Wed 06:53 - Middle East Eye
Israel orders evacuations in six south Lebanon towns
Wed 12:00 - UN News All
Lebanon: UN peacekeeping force warns drone incidents near its positions are putting personnel at risk
Wed 12:47 - Al-Monitor
In first, Lebanon files formal UN complaint against Iran: What to know
Wed 23:22 - BBC Headlines
Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Thu 00:00 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war live: Tehran slams ‘collusion’ as Netanyahu ‘secretly’ visits UAE
Thu 01:30 - Al-Monitor
Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US as ceasefire nears end
Thu 02:30 - Al-Monitor
'Promised to us': The Israelis dreaming of settling south Lebanon
Thu 04:00 - Al-Monitor
Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US as ceasefire nears end
Thu 04:05 - Middle East Eye
Lebanon and Israel set to hold new peace talks in Washington
Thu 04:40 - Middle East Eye
Israeli air attacks injure nine in multiple Lebanese towns
Thu 06:48 - Middle East Eye
Israel issues threats to eight towns and villages in Lebanon
Thu 08:36 - Middle East Eye
Israeli army says it is striking Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
Thu 09:55 - Middle East Eye
Israeli attacks Lebanon’s Seddiqine, Tuffahta
Thu 10:25 - Middle East Eye
Lebanon to press Israel for ceasefire at Washington talks, Lebanese official says
Thu 10:36 - Al-Monitor
Lebanon to press Israel to cease fire at Washington talks, Lebanese official says
Thu 11:27 - Al Jazeera English
Two killed as Israel ramps up southern Lebanon attacks ahead of US talks
Thu 11:37 - Middle East Eye
Israeli attack injures three people in Lebanon’s Kfer Melki
Thu 12:50 - France 24
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire nears end: Will fresh talks lead to new truce?
Thu 13:17 - Al Jazeera English
What is on the table during Lebanon-Israel direct negotiations?
Thu 13:29 - France 24
Lebanese split over diplomatic normalisation amid Washington talks
Thu 13:40 - Middle East Eye
Israel and Lebanon begin talks in Washington, say diplomats
Thu 20:25 - Al Jazeera English
Cautious optimism in Lebanon as direct talks with Israel progress
Thu 20:25 - Al Jazeera
Cautious optimism in Lebanon as direct talks with Israel progress
Fri 02:35 - Al Jazeera English
Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington as expiration of ceasefire nears
Fri 04:39 - Middle East Eye
Israel says soldier killed in south Lebanon
Fri 09:16 - France 24
In Lebanon, the idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion
Fri 13:51 - Middle East Eye
Israeli and Lebanese diplomats arrived at US Department of State for ceasefire negotiations
Fri 14:32 - Al Jazeera English
Nakba: Jewish voices are challenging the stories Israel tells about itself
Fri 16:34 - Al Jazeera English
Israel kills seven in Lebanon as direct talks continue in US for second day
Fri 18:36 - ANSA Top News
The US announces a 45-day extension of the truce between Israel and Lebanon
Fri 18:37 - ANSA Mondo
The US announces a 45-day extension of the truce between Israel and Lebanon
Fri 19:03 - DW All
Middle East: Israel, Lebanon agree to extend truce, US says
Fri 19:03 - DW Top
Middle East: Israel, Lebanon agree to extend truce, US says
Fri 19:06 - Euronews
Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire by 45 days following talks in the US
Fri 20:17 - The Hill
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended, says US State Department
Fri 21:14 - Fox News
Lebanon accuses Iran of inserting IRGC terrorists into country 'under guise of diplomatic activity'
Sat 00:00 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war live: Lebanon, Israel extend truce; Tehran ready for more US talks
Sat 00:14 - Middle East Eye
Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire for 45 days
Sat 05:01 - France 24
Middle East war live: Israel, Lebanon extend shaky ceasefire
Sat 06:25 - France 24
Israel, Lebanon extending ceasefire, US says, despite new Israeli strikes
Sat 10:34 - Al Jazeera English
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon continue despite ‘ceasefire’ extension
Sun 00:00 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war live: Tehran plans tolls in Hormuz; Trump warns of ‘very bad time’
Sun 13:36 - Al Jazeera English
New wave of Israeli strikes pound Lebanon despite ceasefire
Sun 23:00 - Al-Monitor
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 7 as Hezbollah condemns talks
Mon 04:00 - Financial Times
Mortgage costs rise sharply on Middle East conflict
Mon 07:24 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war day 80: Trump issues warning; Tehran ready to confront aggression
Mon 10:43 - France 24
Us-Iran truce under strain amid stalled talks and attacks on US allies
Mon 18:53 - Euronews
Lebanese president vows to 'do the impossible' to end war with Israel as strikes continue despite ceasefire
Tue 00:00 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies
Tue 16:53 - Al Jazeera English
Trump says Xi assured him China would not send weapons to Iran
Wed 00:00 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war live: Tehran warns US of ‘surprises’; Xi, Putin meet in Beijing
Wed 02:49 - Middle East Eye
Phosphorus shells land near farmers in Tyre district, Lebanese media says
Wed 07:16 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war day 82: Tehran warns of ‘new fronts’ as Trump sets deadline
Wed 08:13 - France 24
Iran ‘prefers diplomacy’ but if there’s a war, Tehran says it’s ready