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Lebanon truce extended as Iran seeks talks in Pakistan amid wider Middle East war
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Iran’s foreign chief heads to Pakistan
Israel and Lebanon have extended their ceasefire by three weeks as the wider Middle East conflict grinds on. Iran’s foreign minister is set to travel to Pakistan for talks aimed at reviving US-Iran engagement, even as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global trade and sway oil prices. Hezbollah also claims it shot down an Israeli drone.
- Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire for three more weeks
- Iran’s foreign minister travels to Pakistan for diplomacy
- Strait of Hormuz tensions keep global trade under pressure
- Hezbollah claims a drone downing amid ongoing hostilities
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