US-Iran War: Israel And Lebanon Hold Direct Talks, Trump Hints At Round 2 Negotiations In Islamabad Soon

The first round of direct Lebanon-Israel talks concluded.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: As mediation talks continue between the Israelis and Lebanon in Washington, the Lebanese health ministry said that at least 35 people were killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon in the last 24 hours. 

US-Iran War LIVE: Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar called for devising a “cooperative framework” among Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, on shared goals of peace, prosperity and economic development.

US-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for not helping in the Iran war. "I'm shocked at her. I thought she had courage, but I was wrong," he said.

US-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump said that talks with Iran could ‌resume ⁠over the next ​two days in Pakistan. "You should ​stay there, ⁠really, because ‌something could ​be happening ​over the ⁠next two days, and we're ​more inclined to ​go there," Trump said in an interview with New York Post.

Praising Pakistan Field ‌Marshal Asim Munir, Trump said that Army Chief was doing a “great ​job”.

"He's fantastic, and therefore it's more likely that ​we go back there," Trump said.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: During the first 24 hours, no ships made it past the U.S. blockade and 6 merchant vessels complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman, CENTCOM said.

“The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. U.S. forces are supporting freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports,” it added.

US-Iran War LIVE: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington for the first direct peace talks between the two countries in decades.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: PM Modi and US president Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation for over 40 minutes. US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that India-US relations are on a strong footing.

“Received a call from my friend President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial progress achieved in our bilateral cooperation in various sectors. We are committed to further strengthening our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas. We also discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

US-Iran War LIVE: As per ship-tracking data, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely empty as the US military has enforced a naval blockade on Iran. The tracker also showed that there is a heavy build-up of ships on both sides of the strait, in the Persian Gulf to the west and the Gulf of Oman to the east.

US-Iran War LIVE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Sindh Governor Nahal Hashmi in Islamabad on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to discuss provincial matters and recent regional diplomatic developments. During the meeting, Governor Hashmi praised the Prime Minister's role in facilitating the ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran, highlighting Pakistan's ongoing initiatives to foster peace in the region.

US-Iran War LIVE: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released body-cam footage documenting the discovery and destruction of dozens of Hezbollah infrastructure sites in Southern Lebanon. According to the military statement, the footage highlights the tactical use of civilian properties by Hezbollah forces for military purposes.

US-Iran War LIVE: The United States and the Philippines are set to launch one of their largest annual joint military exercises, involving over 17,000 personnel. The drills are intended to signal that Washington remains deeply committed to security in Asia, even as it manages the ongoing war with Iran. U.S. military officials stated on Tuesday that the massive deployment serves as a strategic reminder of the strength of the U.S.-Filipino alliance and its focus on Indo-Pacific stability.

US-Iran War LIVE: Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar said that it is seeking “peace and normalisation” with Lebanon.

“We want to reach peace and normalisation with the state of Lebanon... Israel and Lebanon don’t have any major disputes between them. The problem is Hezbollah,” Saar said.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: 11 Israeli soldiers were reportedly left injured in a drone attack in southern Lebanon.

US-Iran War LIVE: Two vessels that had used Iranian ports passed through the Strait of Hormuz, despite a US military blockade coming into force, according to data released Tuesday by maritime tracking firm Kpler, cited by AFP.

The Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Christianna crossed the strategically important waterway reportedly after offloading corn at Iran’s Bandar Imam Khomeini port. Another vessel, the Comoros-flagged tanker Elpis, was observed near Larak Island and completed its passage through the strait.

US-Iran War LIVE: The Iranian government has released an initial assessment of the economic and structural losses resulting from recent military actions by the U.S. and Israel, placing the total cost at approximately $270 billion. The estimate covers a wide range of impacts across the country's infrastructure and economy since the start of the hostilities.

US-Iran War LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron has detailed a series of high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at ending the current conflict, following separate meetings with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement released Tuesday, Macron emphasized the urgent need to return to the negotiating table and move past the stalemate that followed previous talks in Islamabad.

US-Iran War LIVE: South Korea has announced a commitment to provide financial aid to address the growing humanitarian crises in both Iran and Lebanon. The South Korean Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that the government has allocated $2.5 million in total assistance to be distributed through international relief organizations.

US-Iran War LIVE: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has successfully delivered its first shipment of emergency assistance to Iran since the outbreak of hostilities over a month ago. The aid, which arrived on Monday, consists of five truckloads of supplies dispatched to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS). The ICRC estimates that this initial delivery will address the urgent needs of approximately 25,000 people.

US-Iran War LIVE: The official social media account for the Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad has posted a pointed critique of the U.S. naval blockade, using a digital-age metaphor to address the geopolitical crisis.

US-Iran War LIVE: Major European airlines are calling for emergency intervention from the European Union to address a growing operational crisis sparked by the ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

US-Iran War LIVE: A Chinese-owned oil tanker currently under U.S. sanctions successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, bypassing the American naval blockade of Iranian ports that was implemented on Monday.

US-Iran War LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will co-chair a high-level conference in Paris this Friday to organize an international maritime mission. The summit will bring together "non-belligerent" nations prepared to assist in stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz. According to a statement from the Élysée Palace, the proposed operation is a "purely defensive mission" focused on restoring the freedom of navigation through the critical trade corridor.

US-Iran War LIVE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a high-level discussion on Monday with Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, to evaluate ongoing efforts to stabilize the region. The conversation focused on the geopolitical landscape following the recent U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad. Both leaders analyzed the potential for further diplomatic breakthroughs and the role of international cooperation in preventing further escalation.

US-Iran War LIVE: The government of Pakistan has formally proposed a new round of discussions between the United States and Iran, following signals from the U.S. administration that recent diplomatic efforts have shown potential. The proposal comes after Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump suggested that progress is being made toward de-escalation, following high-level negotiations previously held in Islamabad.

US-Iran War LIVE: China on Tuesday sharply criticised the United States over its recent military actions, warning that they could further destabilise an already fragile ceasefire in the West Asian region, as per reports. 

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the US move to blockade vessels at the Strait of Hormuz would " exacerbate tensions" rather than ease them.

US-Iran War LIVE: Satellite imagery shows the USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier with a 4.5-acre flight deck, is positioned at the eastern edge of the Gulf of Oman, roughly 200 kilometres south of the Iranian coastline. That is the closest the warship has been observed to Iran since the war began in late February.

US-Iran war LIVE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Gideon Sa'ar on Tuesday discussed Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Lebanon with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

In a post on X, Sa'ar said, "A good conversation, as always, with my friend, India's Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar. We discussed Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Lebanon. I said that the firm American stance in the negotiations on conditions that would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons (no enrichment in Iran, removal of enriched material from Iran) is critical for the entire international community," he said.
 

US-Iran war LIVE: Australia has reiterated its support for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with Defence Minister Richard Marles stating that Canberra is "deeply invested" in keeping the crucial waterway open.

"We need to see freedom of navigation, obviously, through the Strait of Hormuz," Marles told ABC. "We're deeply invested in having an open Strait of Hormuz and the global fuel supply chain return to normality."
 

US-Iran war LIVE: Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forward a four-point proposal aimed at promoting peace and stability in West Asia including peaceful coexistence in the region, respect for national sovereignty, better coordination between development and security policies and upholding international law.
 

US-Iran war LIVE: After the talks ended without a deal and negotiators from Iran and the US left Islamabad on Sunday, the Iranian delegates met Pakistani officials, Al Jazeera reported, adding that the details of the discussions weren't available.
 

US-Iran war LIVE: Russia has withdrawn almost all its staff from Iran's sole nuclear power plant, built and operated with help from Moscow, says the head of Russia's atomic energy agency Alexei Likhachev. 

108 people have been evacuated while just 20 -- top managers and those responsible for equipment safety -- remain at the station.

US-Iran war LIVE: The US-Israel war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have shattered a status quo that prevailed among Middle East oil and gas producers for decades. America's Gulf ally, Saudi Arabia, is now reportedly worried that President Donald Trump's move to block the Iranian port may worsen the situation. 

US-Iran war LIVE: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday held a phone call with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi to discuss the latest developments regarding the ongoing "ceasefire and negotiations" between Iran and the US, according to the Iranian media outlet, Mehr news agency. 

According to Mehr, Araghchi underscored Tehran's position on regional stability. The news agency reported, "Araghchi emphasised the Islamic Republic of Iran's commitment to preserving regional peace and stability with the cooperation and participation of all countries in the region and away from destructive US interventions."

US-Iran war LIVE: Indicating that fresh round of talks between Iran and the US will be held soon, Pakistan's defence minister outlined the progress of the talks and said, “Only positive progress has been observed.” 

US-Iran war LIVE: Sirens have sounded in Israel’s Metula, Kfar Giladi and Misgav Am areas in the Upper Galilee after detection of a drone infiltration from Lebanon, according to the Israeli military’s Home Front Command, as per reports. 

Earlier, reports said that one Israeli soldier was killed and three injured after their vehicle overturned in Lebanon.

US-Iran war LIVE:A US blockade of Iranian ports at the Strait of Hormuz could cost Iran up to $435 million or Rs 4,081 crore a day in economic damage, as tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The blockade, which US President Donald Trump said began on Monday, could further disrupt the flow of oil, fertiliser, food and other goods, leading to further inflation.

US-Iran war LIVE: A US-sanctioned tanker linked to China is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, testing President Donald Trump's naval blockade.
 

US-Iran war LIVE: Lebanon's Culture Minister Ghassan Salame has said that the upcoming talks between Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors in Washington, DC, are intended as a "preliminary meeting" aimed at stopping Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, according to Al Jazeera.

US-Iran war LIVE: A fresh round of negotiations between the United States and Iran could take place as early as Thursday, Associated Press reported, citing US officials. The potential talks come after recent high-level discussions in Islamabad failed to produce a breakthrough but left the door open for continued dialogue.

US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran over the future of the ongoing ceasefire, saying the consequences of failing to reach a deal would be severe while reiterating that Tehran will not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. 

Trump said, "I don't want to comment on that, but it won't be pleasant for them. Right now, there is no fighting. Right now, we have a blockade. They are doing no business... So now Iran is doing absolutely no business. And we are going to keep it that way very easily. Their Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, their radar is gone, and their leaders are gone. It's a lot."

US-Iran war LIVE: As Tehran and Washington failed to seal a deal in the crucial Islamabad talks on Sunday, US President Donald Trump blamed Iran's insistence on n maintaining a nuclear programme for the failure of talks. Trump said he was “sure” Iran will eventually agree to abandon nuclear ambitions, and reiterated there would be no deal without that concession. This comes even as the two sides have indicated a second round of talks may be held soon.

West Asia War LIVE: US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the American naval blockade around Iran’s ports would be destroyed, despite international calls for a ceasefire to be respected and negotiations to resume.

The US military said the blockade, which took effect at 1400 GMT, applied to all ships leaving or seeking to dock at Iranian harbors.

In a social media post, Trump said the bulk of Iran’s navy had already been destroyed during the war, but that if any of what he said were Tehran’s few remaining “fast attack ships” approach the blockade “they will be immediately ELIMINATED.”

West Asia War LIVE: Iran is demanding compensation from UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and Saudi Arabia over the recent war, state news agency IRNA reported.

According to the repoert, Tehran’s UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani accused the countries of breaching their international obligations.

West Asia War LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister S.V. Lavrov held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister A. Araghchi. The head of the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry emphasized the importance of preventing a recurrence of armed confrontation and once again confirmed Russia’s unwavering readiness to assist in resolving the crisis.”

West Asia War LIVE: Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Mashghara and Sahmar in eastern Lebanon, escalating tensions along the volatile border region.

West Asia War LIVE: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to participate in direct talks between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday, according to US media reports citing an American official.

West Asia War LIVE: Dozens of congressional Democrats called for US President Donald Trump to be removed from office Tuesday after he used extreme rhetoric against Iran that included threatening to wipe out “a whole civilization.”

US-Iran war LIVE: Iran slammed a US blockade around its ports on Monday as a "grave violation" of its sovereignty, as Washington and Tehran's belligerent rhetoric rattled a fragile truce.

"The imposition of a maritime blockade constitutes a grave violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran," Iran's ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani wrote to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

West Asia War LIVE:  US President Donald Trump lashed out at The New York Times over its coverage of Iran, accusing the outlet of misrepresenting the situation and targeting him and his supporters.

“For those people that still read The Failing New York Times and, despite the fact that Iran has been totally OBLITERATED, Militarily, and otherwise, you would think that Iran is actually winning or, at the very least, doing quite well — But that’s not true, and The New York Times knows that it’s FAKE NEWS! When does this Corrupt Media Outlet apologize for their LIES and horrible actions against me, my supporters, and our Country itself! HAVE THEY NO SHAME? HAVE THEY NO SENSE OF DECENCY?” he wrote.

West Asia War LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Monday said he has not spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while maintaining that the United States shares a “very good relationship” with China.

Speaking at the White House, Trump said Xi would like to see the ongoing West Asia conflict come to an end.

US-Iran War LIVE: Oil prices fell as signs emerged that Washington and Iran may revive peace talks following the start of a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. 

West Texas Intermediate dropped below $98 a barrel, while Brent crude settled above $99 on Monday.

The two sides are discussing the possibility of further negotiations aimed at securing a longer-term ceasefire, according to people familiar with the matter. The talks are expected to take place before the current two-week truce, announced on April 7, expires.

West Asia War LIVE: US President Donald Trump said 34 ships had passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, adding that it was the highest number since Iran choked off the waterway during the Middle East war. 

"34 Ships went through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, which is by far the highest number since this foolish closure began," Trump said on Truth Social on Monday. The figure could not be immediately corroborated.

West Asia War LIVE: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday urged Lebanon to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington the following day, reiterating his group's rejection of direct negotiations with its foe.

"We reject negotiations with the usurping Israeli entity... We call for a historic and heroic stance by cancelling this negotiating meeting," Qassem, whose Iran-backed group has been at war with Israel since March 2, said in a televised address.

West Asia War LIVE: US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Washington has made its red lines clear in talks with Iran on ending the Mideast war and it is now up to Tehran to take action. 

"I really think the ball is in the Iranian court, because we put a lot on the table. We actually made very clear what our red lines were," Vance said in an interview with Fox News.

West Asia War LIVE: US President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.

Iran responded with threats on all ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, taking aim at US-allied countries.

West Asia War LIVE: US Vice President JD Vance urged the Vatican Monday to "stick to matters of morality" amid an escalating row between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo over Iran.

"I certainly think that in some cases, it would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality... and let the President United States stick to dictating American public policy," Vance told Fox News's "Special Report with Bret Baier."

West Asia War LIVE: The dollar was largely steady on Tuesday as investors weighed supply risks stemming from a U.S. blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz against the prospect of continued dialogue between Washington and Tehran that could lead to a breakthrough.