April 17, 2026

US President Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after meeting in Washington to try and strike a peace deal, The Hill reports. Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had an “excellent conversation” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.   “These two Leaders…

Reuters. The U.S. military said late on Tuesday (April 14) that American forces have completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea through a blockade.   In a post on X, U.S. Central Command said “an estimated 90% of Iran’s economy is fueled by international trade by sea.”   Talks to…