Middle East crisis live: ceasefire must include Lebanon or war will continue, Iran’s foreign minister says
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The US embassy in Baghdad warned of potential further attacks by Iran-backed militias following multiple drone strikes on the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center and airport on April 8, advising US citizens to avoid air travel in Iraq.
- Turkey’s President Erdogan cautioned against provocations that could sabotage the recently agreed ceasefire between Iran and the US and called for a lasting peace agreement during talks with President Trump.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for continued efforts to make the ceasefire permanent and highlighted the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz during his visit to Saudi Arabia.
- US President Donald Trump clarified that Lebanon is not included in the two-week ceasefire deal due to Hezbollah’s involvement, describing the Israel-Lebanon conflict as a separate issue.
- Iran’s navy threatened to destroy any ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran’s consent, maintaining that transit through the waterway remains closed amid ongoing tensions.
