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The United States and Iran have signaled that a deal to end the war is close, with a final text agreed upon but key steps remaining. Meanwhile, fighting in Lebanon shows no signs of de-escalation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is caught between a fragile ceasefire with Iran, ongoing war in Lebanon, and domestic political pressure ahead of elections. A new flare-up was triggered by an Israeli strike on Beirut, while Iran insists any broader deal must include a Lebanon ceasefire. Netanyahu's political rivals are seizing on his failure to deliver promised total victory, and polls show slipping support.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei shows signs of a more active role as talks resume after the April 8 ceasefire. Rubio indicated negotiations now include previously forbidden nuclear aspects, but warned a deal is not guaranteed. Iran has reviewed the latest US proposal while insisting a full Lebanon ceasefire must be part of any agreement.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it destroyed 120 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon over 24 hours, including command centers and weapons depots. Airstrikes hit about 70 military structures and 50 infrastructure facilities across multiple regions.
