West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel strikes central Beirut without warning after saying Iran ceasefire doesn't apply there
Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon's health ministry said dozens were killed and hundreds wounded in an early estimate.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel strikes central Beirut without warning after saying Iran ceasefire doesn't apply there
Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon's health ministry said dozens were killed and hundreds wounded in an early estimate.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump backs Israeli operation in Lebanon, says Hezbollah "not included" in ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed Israel's ongoing military operation in Lebanon, stating that Hezbollah "was not included" in the recent ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran, which halted the conflict in West Asia for two weeks. Speaking to PBS News, when asked about Lebanon still being targeted despite the ceasefire announcement, Trump said, "Yeah, they were not included in the deal." When pressed on why Israeli military action in Lebanon was excluded from the deal, Trump replied, "Because of Hezbollah. They were not included in the deal. That'll get taken care of too. It's alright."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump backs Israeli operation in Lebanon, says Hezbollah "not included" in ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed Israel's ongoing military operation in Lebanon, stating that Hezbollah "was not included" in the recent ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran, which halted the conflict in West Asia for two weeks. Speaking to PBS News, when asked about Lebanon still being targeted despite the ceasefire announcement, Trump said, "Yeah, they were not included in the deal." When pressed on why Israeli military action in Lebanon was excluded from the deal, Trump replied, "Because of Hezbollah. They were not included in the deal. That'll get taken care of too. It's alright."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump considering "joint venture" with Iran to secure Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire deal; Report
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington is considering a "joint venture" with Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz, following his announcement of a two-week ceasefire. Speaking during an interview with ABC News, when asked whether Tehran would be allowed to charge tolls for shipping through the strait, the US President said the joint venture would help to secure the strategic waterway, a critical transit for global energy trade. "We're thinking of doing it as a joint venture. It's a way of securing it - also securing it from lots of other people," Trump said. "It's a beautiful thing," he added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump considering "joint venture" with Iran to secure Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire deal; Report
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington is considering a "joint venture" with Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz, following his announcement of a two-week ceasefire. Speaking during an interview with ABC News, when asked whether Tehran would be allowed to charge tolls for shipping through the strait, the US President said the joint venture would help to secure the strategic waterway, a critical transit for global energy trade. "We're thinking of doing it as a joint venture. It's a way of securing it - also securing it from lots of other people," Trump said. "It's a beautiful thing," he added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pakistan is being recognised as 'credible and trusted' mediator: Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that Pakistan is now being recognised as a "credible and trusted" mediator both in the region and globally, hours after the US and Iran agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire facilitated by Islamabad. "It (ceasefire) is the success of our entire leadership. We are thankful to God for this," Asif said while talking to the media in the context of the ceasefire arranged by Pakistan between Iran and the US. Asif said that Pakistan has entered into a new era after arranging peace between the US and Iran. "We will have stability and peace".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pakistan is being recognised as 'credible and trusted' mediator: Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that Pakistan is now being recognised as a "credible and trusted" mediator both in the region and globally, hours after the US and Iran agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire facilitated by Islamabad. "It (ceasefire) is the success of our entire leadership. We are thankful to God for this," Asif said while talking to the media in the context of the ceasefire arranged by Pakistan between Iran and the US. Asif said that Pakistan has entered into a new era after arranging peace between the US and Iran. "We will have stability and peace".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil prices plunge toward USD 90 a barrel, US stocks surge 2.7 pc after US and Iran reach a ceasefire
Stock markets are surging worldwide, and oil prices are plunging back toward USD 90 per barrel after US President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force a "whole civilisation" to die in the war with Iran. The S&amp;P 500 leaped 2.7 per cent after Trump, Iran and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, just hours before a deadline Trump had set for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and allow oil to flow freely again from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,350 points, and the Nasdaq composite surged 3.4 per cent following even bigger gains in European and Asian markets.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil prices plunge toward USD 90 a barrel, US stocks surge 2.7 pc after US and Iran reach a ceasefire
Stock markets are surging worldwide, and oil prices are plunging back toward USD 90 per barrel after US President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force a "whole civilisation" to die in the war with Iran. The S&amp;P 500 leaped 2.7 per cent after Trump, Iran and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, just hours before a deadline Trump had set for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and allow oil to flow freely again from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,350 points, and the Nasdaq composite surged 3.4 per cent following even bigger gains in European and Asian markets.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire; calls for freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
India on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and called for unimpeded freedom of navigation and flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, while hoping that lasting peace will return to West Asia. New Delhi said it continuously advocated that dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the hostilities. The conflict was triggered by US-Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire; calls for freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
India on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and called for unimpeded freedom of navigation and flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, while hoping that lasting peace will return to West Asia. New Delhi said it continuously advocated that dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the hostilities. The conflict was triggered by US-Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: White House says nothing final in plans for talks
The White House on Wednesday said "nothing is final" over plans for in-person talks over Iran. In response to questions about whether US Vice President JD Vance would be participating in US-Iran talks expected to be held later this week in Pakistan, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement, "There are discussions about in person talks, but nothing is final until announced by the President or the White House." The vice president is in Hungary, where he was supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of upcoming elections.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: White House says nothing final in plans for talks
The White House on Wednesday said "nothing is final" over plans for in-person talks over Iran. In response to questions about whether US Vice President JD Vance would be participating in US-Iran talks expected to be held later this week in Pakistan, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement, "There are discussions about in person talks, but nothing is final until announced by the President or the White House." The vice president is in Hungary, where he was supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of upcoming elections.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 375 arrested in UAE capital for spreading 'misleading' information related to West Asia conflict
At least 375 people of various nationalities have been arrested in UAE's Abu Dhabi on suspicion of sharing "misleading" information on social media related to the conflict in West Asia, police said on Wednesday. Abu Dhabi police announced that the suspects have been referred to the public prosecution to take legal action against them in accordance with applicable laws. Nationalities of the suspects have not been revealed. A statement released by the UAE's official news agency WAM said that the force reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing security and safety in cooperation with relevant authorities across the emirate.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 375 arrested in UAE capital for spreading 'misleading' information related to West Asia conflict
At least 375 people of various nationalities have been arrested in UAE's Abu Dhabi on suspicion of sharing "misleading" information on social media related to the conflict in West Asia, police said on Wednesday. Abu Dhabi police announced that the suspects have been referred to the public prosecution to take legal action against them in accordance with applicable laws. Nationalities of the suspects have not been revealed. A statement released by the UAE's official news agency WAM said that the force reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing security and safety in cooperation with relevant authorities across the emirate.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump expected to meet NATO leader Rutte as he muses about pulling out of military alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is expected to meet with President Donald Trump on Wednesday to try to smooth over the president's anger with the military alliance over the Iran war. Trump had suggested the US may consider leaving the trans-Atlantic alliance after NATO member countries ignored his call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping waterway, as Iran effectively shut it and sent gas prices soaring. The Republican president's meeting with Rutte, with whom he had a warm relationship, comes as the US and Iran late Tuesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the strait.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump expected to meet NATO leader Rutte as he muses about pulling out of military alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is expected to meet with President Donald Trump on Wednesday to try to smooth over the president's anger with the military alliance over the Iran war. Trump had suggested the US may consider leaving the trans-Atlantic alliance after NATO member countries ignored his call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping waterway, as Iran effectively shut it and sent gas prices soaring. The Republican president's meeting with Rutte, with whom he had a warm relationship, comes as the US and Iran late Tuesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the strait.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says US will 'dig up' uranium buried in Iran; Iran does not confirm
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the US will work with Iran to "dig up and remove" its enriched uranium that was buried under joint US-Israeli strikes last summer. The president said on social media that "There will be no enrichment of Uranium" and that none of the material had been touched since the June attacks. Trump had previously said the US would retrieve the deeply buried material, which is expected to be an intensive undertaking, if it struck an agreement with Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says US will 'dig up' uranium buried in Iran; Iran does not confirm
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the US will work with Iran to "dig up and remove" its enriched uranium that was buried under joint US-Israeli strikes last summer. The president said on social media that "There will be no enrichment of Uranium" and that none of the material had been touched since the June attacks. Trump had previously said the US would retrieve the deeply buried material, which is expected to be an intensive undertaking, if it struck an agreement with Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UN chief welcomes ceasefire announcement by US and Iran
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran, saying an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering. Guterres "welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran," a statement issued by his spokesperson said. "He calls on all the parties to the current conflict in the Middle East to comply with their obligations under international law and to abide by the terms of the ceasefire in order to pave the way toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region," it said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UN chief welcomes ceasefire announcement by US and Iran
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran, saying an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering. Guterres "welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran," a statement issued by his spokesperson said. "He calls on all the parties to the current conflict in the Middle East to comply with their obligations under international law and to abide by the terms of the ceasefire in order to pave the way toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region," it said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran ceasefire taken into account for policy decision: RBI
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday termed the ceasefire between the US and Iran as "pleasant news", which was taken into account while taking the policy decision hours later. "At 5:30 am, we got some pleasant news, maybe not a complete surprise," Malhotra told reporters at the customary post-policy-review interaction. "The ceasefire, to some extent, has been taken into account. The whole implications (will come later), but the ceasefire has been taken into account in the monetary policy decision," he added. Although it was a scheduled review, the maiden policy review for FY27 by the Reserve Bank is the first such call taken by any central bank in the world after the ceasefire announcement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran ceasefire taken into account for policy decision: RBI
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday termed the ceasefire between the US and Iran as "pleasant news", which was taken into account while taking the policy decision hours later. "At 5:30 am, we got some pleasant news, maybe not a complete surprise," Malhotra told reporters at the customary post-policy-review interaction. "The ceasefire, to some extent, has been taken into account. The whole implications (will come later), but the ceasefire has been taken into account in the monetary policy decision," he added. Although it was a scheduled review, the maiden policy review for FY27 by the Reserve Bank is the first such call taken by any central bank in the world after the ceasefire announcement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Not one to mess around": JD Vance warns Iran over "fragile" ceasefire; urges "good faith" in long-term peace talks
United States Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday characterised the ongoing ceasefire with Iran as "fragile", calling on Tehran to demonstrate "good faith" in order to secure a durable long-term agreement. Speaking from Hungary, Vance combined an invitation for diplomacy with a sharp caution, noting that US President Donald Trump was "not one to mess around". The Vice President, currently on a visit to Budapest, suggested that a comprehensive resolution to Middle Eastern tensions remains achievable, provided the Iranian leadership is prepared to coordinate constructively with the American administration.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Not one to mess around": JD Vance warns Iran over "fragile" ceasefire; urges "good faith" in long-term peace talks
United States Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday characterised the ongoing ceasefire with Iran as "fragile", calling on Tehran to demonstrate "good faith" in order to secure a durable long-term agreement. Speaking from Hungary, Vance combined an invitation for diplomacy with a sharp caution, noting that US President Donald Trump was "not one to mess around". The Vice President, currently on a visit to Budapest, suggested that a comprehensive resolution to Middle Eastern tensions remains achievable, provided the Iranian leadership is prepared to coordinate constructively with the American administration.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian President confirms Tehran's participation in peace talks in Islamabad: PM Shehbaz
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed Tehran's participation in Pakistan-facilitated peace talks with the US in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday. Shehbaz said he held a "warm and substantive" telephone conversation with President Pezeshkian, hours after the US and Iran agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire that included the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for shipping. "I conveyed my deep appreciation for the wisdom and sagacity of the Iranian leadership in accepting Pakistan's offer to host peace talks in Islamabad later this week to work jointly for the return of peace to the region," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian President confirms Tehran's participation in peace talks in Islamabad: PM Shehbaz
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed Tehran's participation in Pakistan-facilitated peace talks with the US in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday. Shehbaz said he held a "warm and substantive" telephone conversation with President Pezeshkian, hours after the US and Iran agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire that included the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for shipping. "I conveyed my deep appreciation for the wisdom and sagacity of the Iranian leadership in accepting Pakistan's offer to host peace talks in Islamabad later this week to work jointly for the return of peace to the region," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Welcome ceasefire between US, Iran': NC chief Farooq Abdullah
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, saying dialogue was the only option as war has never been a solution. "I thank God for giving courage to the US and Iran to sit at the table and resolve their issues, because there is no other option than dialogue," Abdullah told reporters. "War has never been a solution, and it will never be. So I, and on behalf of our people, congratulate these countries (the US and Iran) and hope they will sit and talk. I pray to God that they talk about peace as this war affected the entire world," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Welcome ceasefire between US, Iran': NC chief Farooq Abdullah
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, saying dialogue was the only option as war has never been a solution. "I thank God for giving courage to the US and Iran to sit at the table and resolve their issues, because there is no other option than dialogue," Abdullah told reporters. "War has never been a solution, and it will never be. So I, and on behalf of our people, congratulate these countries (the US and Iran) and hope they will sit and talk. I pray to God that they talk about peace as this war affected the entire world," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Relief to millions": Egypt's President el-Sisi welcomes Iran-US ceasefire; reaffirms "unconditional support" for Gulf allies
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing the development as a source of relief for millions worldwide. Highlighting the humanitarian and strategic significance of the truce, the President expressed hope that the move would lead to a durable resolution for the region. In a post on X, President el-Sisi shared his personal reflections on the early morning announcement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Relief to millions": Egypt's President el-Sisi welcomes Iran-US ceasefire; reaffirms "unconditional support" for Gulf allies
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing the development as a source of relief for millions worldwide. Highlighting the humanitarian and strategic significance of the truce, the President expressed hope that the move would lead to a durable resolution for the region. In a post on X, President el-Sisi shared his personal reflections on the early morning announcement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian state TV reports attack on oil refinery after ceasefire announced
An oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island came under attack Wednesday hours after a ceasefire in the war was announced, Iranian state television reported. The report said that firefighters were working to contain the blaze but no one had been hurt. It did not say who launched the attack.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian state TV reports attack on oil refinery after ceasefire announced
An oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island came under attack Wednesday hours after a ceasefire in the war was announced, Iranian state television reported. The report said that firefighters were working to contain the blaze but no one had been hurt. It did not say who launched the attack.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India asks its nationals in Iran to 'expeditiously exit'
India on Wednesday advised its nationals in Iran to "expeditiously exit" the country using routes suggested by its mission in Tehran in light of the recent developments. In an advisory, the Indian embassy in Tehran also reiterated that there should be "no attempt to approach any international land border without prior consultation and coordination with the Embassy." "In continuation of the advisory of 07 April 2026, and in light of recent developments, Indian nationals still in Iran are strongly advised to expeditiously exit Iran, in coordination with the Embassy and using the routes suggested by the Embassy," the Indian mission said in a post on X. The embassy also provided emergency contact numbers (+989128109115; +989128109102; +989128109109, and +989932179359) and email (cons.tehran@mea.gov.in) for those in need.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India asks its nationals in Iran to 'expeditiously exit'
India on Wednesday advised its nationals in Iran to "expeditiously exit" the country using routes suggested by its mission in Tehran in light of the recent developments. In an advisory, the Indian embassy in Tehran also reiterated that there should be "no attempt to approach any international land border without prior consultation and coordination with the Embassy." "In continuation of the advisory of 07 April 2026, and in light of recent developments, Indian nationals still in Iran are strongly advised to expeditiously exit Iran, in coordination with the Embassy and using the routes suggested by the Embassy," the Indian mission said in a post on X. The embassy also provided emergency contact numbers (+989128109115; +989128109102; +989128109109, and +989932179359) and email (cons.tehran@mea.gov.in) for those in need.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: United Arab Emirates says it is firing at incoming Iranian missile barrage
The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday afternoon that its air defenses were firing at an incoming Iranian missile barrage. The announcement came hours after Iran, the US and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire in the war. The UAE did not elaborate on where the attack was happening.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: United Arab Emirates says it is firing at incoming Iranian missile barrage
The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday afternoon that its air defenses were firing at an incoming Iranian missile barrage. The announcement came hours after Iran, the US and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire in the war. The UAE did not elaborate on where the attack was happening.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's representative hails nation's 'indescribable' historical greatness amid crisis, Deputy Speaker warns leader won't sign unless conditions met
In remarks reflecting both national resilience and mounting political tension, a senior representative of the Supreme Leader described the Iranian nation's role in recent events as possessing an "indescribable" and "unparalleled" historical stature, even as the country grapples with tremendous challenges, according to Tasnim News. Speaking amid what Iranian officials characterize as one of the most trying periods in recent memory, the representative said that despite enduring "the most difficult conditions of calamity and the loss of our dearest loved ones," Iran stands "at the peak of dignity and greatness for the Islamic Revolution and the awakening of nations; a scene that is also rare in history."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's representative hails nation's 'indescribable' historical greatness amid crisis, Deputy Speaker warns leader won't sign unless conditions met
In remarks reflecting both national resilience and mounting political tension, a senior representative of the Supreme Leader described the Iranian nation's role in recent events as possessing an "indescribable" and "unparalleled" historical stature, even as the country grapples with tremendous challenges, according to Tasnim News. Speaking amid what Iranian officials characterize as one of the most trying periods in recent memory, the representative said that despite enduring "the most difficult conditions of calamity and the loss of our dearest loved ones," Iran stands "at the peak of dignity and greatness for the Islamic Revolution and the awakening of nations; a scene that is also rare in history."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Iran did not want this war; it was imposed," says Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India
Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, on Wednesday said that the US attacked Iran more than 10,000 times, targeting air forces and missiles. Ilahi, in a conversation with ANI, said that they did not want to be in conflict with any of its neighbours. But the US was using its bases in the Arab countries to attack Iran. "Iran and the United States have agreed to a ceasefire for two weeks. We did not want this war; it was imposed on Iran. Those who initiated it thought they could finish everything within three days, but they eventually realized that attacking Iranian civilians and homes was a big mistake. According to their own statements, America attacked Iran more than 10,000 times, targeting air forces and missiles," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Iran did not want this war; it was imposed," says Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India
Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, on Wednesday said that the US attacked Iran more than 10,000 times, targeting air forces and missiles. Ilahi, in a conversation with ANI, said that they did not want to be in conflict with any of its neighbours. But the US was using its bases in the Arab countries to attack Iran. "Iran and the United States have agreed to a ceasefire for two weeks. We did not want this war; it was imposed on Iran. Those who initiated it thought they could finish everything within three days, but they eventually realized that attacking Iranian civilians and homes was a big mistake. According to their own statements, America attacked Iran more than 10,000 times, targeting air forces and missiles," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military issues evacuation warning for southern Beirut suburbs
The Israeli military on Wednesday urged residents of Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate, its third warning for residents of Lebanon since Washington announced a ceasefire with Iran. "Urgent warning to residents of the southern suburbs ... The IDF continues operations and attacks Hezbollah's military infrastructure across the southern suburbs," the military's Arabic-language spokesman, Colonel Avichay Adraee, said on X

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military issues evacuation warning for southern Beirut suburbs
The Israeli military on Wednesday urged residents of Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate, its third warning for residents of Lebanon since Washington announced a ceasefire with Iran. "Urgent warning to residents of the southern suburbs ... The IDF continues operations and attacks Hezbollah's military infrastructure across the southern suburbs," the military's Arabic-language spokesman, Colonel Avichay Adraee, said on X

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar urges Iran to 'cease all hostile acts', welcomes ceasefire
Doha on Wednesday called on Tehran to halt any hostile acts, as it welcomed a deal between the United States and Iran for a two-week truce. "Qatar expresses its welcoming of the announcement of the ceasefire... considering it an initial step toward de-escalation," the Gulf state's foreign ministry said in a statement. "The ministry affirms the importance of full adherence to the ceasefire... emphasising the necessity for the Islamic Republic of Iran to take the initiative to immediately cease all hostile acts and practices that undermine regional stability," it added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar urges Iran to 'cease all hostile acts', welcomes ceasefire
Doha on Wednesday called on Tehran to halt any hostile acts, as it welcomed a deal between the United States and Iran for a two-week truce. "Qatar expresses its welcoming of the announcement of the ceasefire... considering it an initial step toward de-escalation," the Gulf state's foreign ministry said in a statement. "The ministry affirms the importance of full adherence to the ceasefire... emphasising the necessity for the Islamic Republic of Iran to take the initiative to immediately cease all hostile acts and practices that undermine regional stability," it added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Macron welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls it a 'very good thing'
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday France welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, calling the agreement a "very good thing." "We expect, in the coming days and weeks, that it will be fully respected throughout the region and will allow negotiations to take place," Macron said at the start of a meeting of top defence and security officials. "Our wish is to ensure that the ceasefire fully includes Lebanon," he added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Macron welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls it a 'very good thing'
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday France welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, calling the agreement a "very good thing." "We expect, in the coming days and weeks, that it will be fully respected throughout the region and will allow negotiations to take place," Macron said at the start of a meeting of top defence and security officials. "Our wish is to ensure that the ceasefire fully includes Lebanon," he added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China says 'welcomes' Middle East ceasefire agreement
China said on Wednesday it welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East, underlining its role in encouraging a deal between the United States and Iran to pause hostilities for two weeks. Tehran has agreed to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world's oil, gas and fertiliser passes, easing concerns for the battered global economy.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China says 'welcomes' Middle East ceasefire agreement
China said on Wednesday it welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East, underlining its role in encouraging a deal between the United States and Iran to pause hostilities for two weeks. Tehran has agreed to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world's oil, gas and fertiliser passes, easing concerns for the battered global economy.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iraq reopening airspace after Mideast war closure
Iraq's civil aviation authority said it was reopening the country's airspace on Wednesday following the announcement of a US-Iran ceasefire, after it was closed due to the Middle East war. "The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announces the reopening of Iraqi airspace to air traffic effective today, following the stabilisation of the situation and the return of conditions to normal," it said in a statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iraq reopening airspace after Mideast war closure
Iraq's civil aviation authority said it was reopening the country's airspace on Wednesday following the announcement of a US-Iran ceasefire, after it was closed due to the Middle East war. "The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announces the reopening of Iraqi airspace to air traffic effective today, following the stabilisation of the situation and the return of conditions to normal," it said in a statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Attack in Bahrain injures two despite US, Iran ceasefire
Iranian attacks on Bahrain injured two people, the Gulf kingdom's interior ministry said on Wednesday, hours after the United States announced a ceasefire with Iran. "Two citizens sustained minor injuries and a number of houses were damaged in the Sitra area as a result of shrapnel falling from the interception of an Iranian drone," the ministry said in a statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Attack in Bahrain injures two despite US, Iran ceasefire
Iranian attacks on Bahrain injured two people, the Gulf kingdom's interior ministry said on Wednesday, hours after the United States announced a ceasefire with Iran. "Two citizens sustained minor injuries and a number of houses were damaged in the Sitra area as a result of shrapnel falling from the interception of an Iranian drone," the ministry said in a statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Turkey calls on 'all sides' to respect Iran war ceasefire: ministry
Turkey on Wednesday called for all sides to respect the ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran. "We insist on the fact that the temporary ceasefire be fully implemented on the ground and hope that all sides abide by the agreement," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Turkey calls on 'all sides' to respect Iran war ceasefire: ministry
Turkey on Wednesday called for all sides to respect the ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran. "We insist on the fact that the temporary ceasefire be fully implemented on the ground and hope that all sides abide by the agreement," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Three injured, production suspended after overnight attack on UAE gas complex
Authorities in Abu Dhabi said on Wednesday that falling debris following an interception had injured three people and forced a halt in production following fires at a gas complex in the emirate. The government's media office said in a statement the incident at Habshan gas-processing facility "was caused by falling debris, following a successful interception by air defence systems, resulting in multiple fires and minor injuries to two Emiratis and one Indian national". "Operations have been suspended and further updates will be provided in due course," it added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Three injured, production suspended after overnight attack on UAE gas complex
Authorities in Abu Dhabi said on Wednesday that falling debris following an interception had injured three people and forced a halt in production following fires at a gas complex in the emirate. The government's media office said in a statement the incident at Habshan gas-processing facility "was caused by falling debris, following a successful interception by air defence systems, resulting in multiple fires and minor injuries to two Emiratis and one Indian national". "Operations have been suspended and further updates will be provided in due course," it added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Spain says 'unacceptable' for Israel to continue Lebanon invasion
Spain's foreign minister on Wednesday said it was "unacceptable" that Israel continued its invasion of Lebanon after the United States and Iran agreed a two-week ceasefire to halt the regional war. "All fronts must cease, and all fronts also means Lebanon. It is unacceptable that Israel's war, Israel's invasion of a sovereign country like Lebanon... continues," Jose Manuel Albares told public radio RNE. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire as "good news" on X but said Spain would not "applaud those who set fire to the world because they show up with a bucket".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Spain says 'unacceptable' for Israel to continue Lebanon invasion
Spain's foreign minister on Wednesday said it was "unacceptable" that Israel continued its invasion of Lebanon after the United States and Iran agreed a two-week ceasefire to halt the regional war. "All fronts must cease, and all fronts also means Lebanon. It is unacceptable that Israel's war, Israel's invasion of a sovereign country like Lebanon... continues," Jose Manuel Albares told public radio RNE. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire as "good news" on X but said Spain would not "applaud those who set fire to the world because they show up with a bucket".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military says ceased fire against Iran but on 'high alert'
Israel's military said Wednesday it had halted its attacks on Iran after completing a wave of overnight strikes, but emphasised it remained ready to respond to any violation of a ceasefire announced by Washington. "In accordance with directives from the political leadership, the IDF has ceased fire in the campaign against Iran and remains on high alert in defence, ready to respond to any violation," the military said in a statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military says ceased fire against Iran but on 'high alert'
Israel's military said Wednesday it had halted its attacks on Iran after completing a wave of overnight strikes, but emphasised it remained ready to respond to any violation of a ceasefire announced by Washington. "In accordance with directives from the political leadership, the IDF has ceased fire in the campaign against Iran and remains on high alert in defence, ready to respond to any violation," the military said in a statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel supports Trump's two weeks ceasefire decision: PMO
Israel supports US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but said it does not cover Hezbollah in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday. "Israel supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel and countries in the region," an announcement from the PMO said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel supports Trump's two weeks ceasefire decision: PMO
Israel supports US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but said it does not cover Hezbollah in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday. "Israel supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel and countries in the region," an announcement from the PMO said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Crude oil futures tumble 18 pc on US-Iran ceasefire; global benchmarks below USD 100/barrel
Crude oil prices nosedived by 18 per cent to Rs 8,775 per barrel in futures trade on Wednesday, after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of Strait of Hormuz, triggering heavy selling by traders as the geopolitical risk premium evaporated. Snapping a three-day rally, crude oil futures for April delivery opened lower by 6 per cent to Rs 10,029 per barrel, its lower circuit limit, on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Crude oil futures tumble 18 pc on US-Iran ceasefire; global benchmarks below USD 100/barrel
Crude oil prices nosedived by 18 per cent to Rs 8,775 per barrel in futures trade on Wednesday, after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of Strait of Hormuz, triggering heavy selling by traders as the geopolitical risk premium evaporated. Snapping a three-day rally, crude oil futures for April delivery opened lower by 6 per cent to Rs 10,029 per barrel, its lower circuit limit, on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;"Ceasefire without talks on Iran's nuke program a hoax," says former Mos External Affairs MJ Akbar 
MJ Akbar, Former Union MoS for External Affairs, said that Iran's nuclear program is the eye of the storm in the US-Iran war, and if the ceasefire was announced without considering it, it's a hoax. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;"Ceasefire without talks on Iran's nuke program a hoax," says former Mos External Affairs MJ Akbar
MJ Akbar, Former Union MoS for External Affairs, said that Iran's nuclear program is the eye of the storm in the US-Iran war, and if the ceasefire was announced without considering it, it's a hoax. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on his threats 
Iran, the United States and Israel reached a tentative, two-week ceasefire on Wednesday in the war that tore across the Middle East and disrupted the global energy market, with US President Donald Trump pulling back from his threats to destroy Iranian "civilisation." (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on his threats
Iran, the United States and Israel reached a tentative, two-week ceasefire on Wednesday in the war that tore across the Middle East and disrupted the global energy market, with US President Donald Trump pulling back from his threats to destroy Iranian "civilisation." (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Iran pushes commitment to non-aggression, control over Hormuz in 10-point plan for peace in West Asia 
US President Donald Trump has suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and saying that the 10-point proposal from Iran was workable. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Iran pushes commitment to non-aggression, control over Hormuz in 10-point plan for peace in West Asia
US President Donald Trump has suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and saying that the 10-point proposal from Iran was workable. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Israel backs Trump decision to suspend strikes on Iran, says offensive against Hezbollah to continue 
Israel has backed the US decision to suspend <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/us-iran-ceasefire-iraq-welcomes-ceasefire-announcement-between-us-and-iran-calls-for-serious-dialogue-23624656" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">strikes against Iran</a> as the two nations look to work out a lasting peace formula. A statement from the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office said, "Israel supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel and countries in the region. Israel also supports the US effort to ensure that Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile and terror threat to America, Israel, Iran's Arab neighbours and the world." (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Israel backs Trump decision to suspend strikes on Iran, says offensive against Hezbollah to continue
Israel has backed the US decision to suspend strikes against Iran as the two nations look to work out a lasting peace formula. A statement from the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office said, "Israel supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel and countries in the region. Israel also supports the US effort to ensure that Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile and terror threat to America, Israel, Iran's Arab neighbours and the world." (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Israel still attacking Iran, military official says 
Israel is still attacking Iran, a military official said on Wednesday. The remarks by the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, came moments after the White House said Israel had agreed to the terms of the two-week US-Iran ceasefire agreement. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Israel still attacking Iran, military official says
Israel is still attacking Iran, a military official said on Wednesday. The remarks by the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, came moments after the White House said Israel had agreed to the terms of the two-week US-Iran ceasefire agreement. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran includes acceptance of enrichment' in Farsi version of its ceasefire plan
Iran in the Farsi-language version of its 10-point ceasefire plan included the phrase "acceptance of enrichment" for its nuclear programme, something that was missing in English versions shared by Iranian diplomats to journalists. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran includes acceptance of enrichment' in Farsi version of its ceasefire plan
Iran in the Farsi-language version of its 10-point ceasefire plan included the phrase "acceptance of enrichment" for its nuclear programme, something that was missing in English versions shared by Iranian diplomats to journalists. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon's health ministry said dozens were killed and hundreds wounded in an early estimate. We are closing the LIVE blog now

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning Wednesday afternoon

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