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International

Middle East
Netanyahu orders 'direct negotiations' with Lebanon after condemnation of Israeli strikes
The Iranian president today said the attacks rendered planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran “meaningless”.
Lebanon declared a national day of mourning after Israeli strikes killed at least 203 people yesterday.
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the strkes were putting the ceasefire "under severe strain".
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At least 182 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as Trump dismisses attacks as ‘separate skirmish’
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Oil prices are down on news of US and Iran ceasefire as global leaders give cautious welcome
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Iran has said it will open the Strait of Hormuz if attacks stop.
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Trump threatens entirety of Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday as ceasefire deal is rejected
6 Apr
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Israel attacks plant at Iranian gas field despite ceasefire proposal
Explosions rang out in Tehran and low-flying jets could be heard for hours as the capital was pounded.
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