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2026-04-09 08:46:14
[Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill 254; Iran Says Peace Talks "Unreasonable" Under Current Circumstances] 1. Israel launched its most devastating airstrike to date on Lebanon on Wednesday, killing 254 people, including 91 in Beirut. Iran warned that continuing negotiations with the United States on a permanent peace agreement under these circumstances is "unreasonable," accusing Israel of violating several ceasefire conditions. Both Israel and the United States stated that the two-week ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon, and the Israeli prime minister said the airstrikes will continue. 2. Significant differences remain between the two sides on the Iranian nuclear issue. Trump stated that Iran has agreed to halt uranium enrichment and transfer its stockpile, but Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated that Iran is still allowed to continue uranium enrichment under the ceasefire terms. US Vice President Vance stated that Iran mistakenly believed the ceasefire included Lebanon, but this is not the case. 3. Iran attacked oil facilities in neighboring Gulf states, including a Saudi oil pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates also reported attacks. Since earlier on Wednesday, two Greek-flagged and two Chinese-flagged bulk carriers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. 4. Trump announced a new 50% tariff on all countries supplying weapons to Iran. Despite the turbulent situation, global stock indices surged, while oil prices plunged 14% to around $95 a barrel on Wednesday. Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated that the enemy suffered a "historically devastating defeat."
