After nearly 40 days of intense hostilities across the Middle East – marked by rising civilian casualties and widespread damage to critical infrastructure – a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been announced, offering a potential pause in the fighting. While the UN Secretary-General has welcomed the move as a step toward a broader peace, reports of continued Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon underscore the fragility of the situation. Stay with us for live updates on developments across the region and beyond. App users can follow coverage here.
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 8 April: US-Iran ceasefire announced; strikes continue in Lebanon
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 8 April: US-Iran ceasefire announced; strikes continue in Lebanon