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US-Iran War: 2026-04-09

Thursday, April 9, 2026 24 updates Last updated 08:07 UTC
08:07 UTC

Pakistani FM Confirms Lebanon Was Included in Ceasefire as Agreed by Both Parties

Pakistan Foreign Ministry clarified that Lebanon was indeed part of the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, as reflected in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's initial statement. The confirmation contradicts claims that Lebanon was excluded from the terms of the temporary halt in hostilities.
08:06 UTC

CNN: Israel Worked With Washington to Exclude Lebanon from Ceasefire Agreement Terms

CNN reported that Israeli officials coordinated with Washington to ensure Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire agreement terms, despite Iran's demands. This revelation came as Israeli strikes on Lebanon resulted in the highest single-day death toll in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
08:06 UTC

Iranian Air Defenses Shoot Down Second Israeli Drone in Shushtar, Khuzestan Province

Iranian air defenses intercepted and destroyed an Israeli drone over Shushtar in Khuzestan Province, marking the second Israeli drone shot down by Iran today. The incident comes amid heightened tensions following the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
08:06 UTC Breaking

IRGC Announces Alternative Shipping Routes Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Sea Mine Threats

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has established alternative shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, citing dangers from sea mines deployed during the conflict. The new route passes closer to Iranian territorial waters and Larak Island, allowing easier monitoring of potential reopened shipping lanes despite the ongoing closure of the strategic waterway.
08:05 UTC Breaking

Israeli Strikes Kill 182 in Lebanon in Highest Single-Day Death Toll of Israel-Hezbollah War

Lebanon's health ministry reported that Israeli strikes on April 9 killed at least 182 people, marking the deadliest single day in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The strikes targeted multiple locations across southern and central Lebanon, with local sources reporting entire families killed. The Lebanese Presidency lowered flags at the Presidential Palace to half-mast in mourning.
06:08 UTC

Iran Parliament Speaker Qalibaf Declares Bilateral Ceasefire Unreasonable After US Violations

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf issued a statement accusing the US of violating at least three points of Iran's 10-point plan, including the ceasefire in Lebanon, a drone intrusion into Iran, and denial of Iran's right to enrich uranium. He concluded that under current conditions, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations are unreasonable.
06:07 UTC Breaking

Hezbollah Announces Resumption of Military Operations Against Israel

Hezbollah issued a statement declaring the resumption of military operations against Israel, citing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement. The group said its fighters targeted the Manara settlement with rockets at 02:30 local time on April 9 and pledged to continue operations until Israeli-American aggression against Lebanon ceases.
06:07 UTC Breaking

Trump Declares US Forces Will Remain Around Iran Until Full Compliance With Agreement

President Trump announced via Truth Social that all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain in place around Iran with additional weaponry until the ceasefire agreement is fully complied with. He warned that if compliance fails, military action would resume on a scale larger than before.
06:06 UTC Breaking

Iran Demands Cryptocurrency Toll Payments From Oil Tankers at Strait of Hormuz

Iran is demanding that oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz pay tolls in cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin and stablecoins such as USDT, reportedly set at $1 per barrel of oil, according to the Financial Times. Vessels have been instructed to email Iranian authorities with cargo details before receiving a passage quote payable in digital currency.
04:06 UTC

Iran Said to Maintain Arsenal of 15,000 Missiles and 45,000 Drones Despite Extensive US Strikes

Iran retains a significant weapons stockpile including approximately 15,000 missiles and 45,000 drones despite the extensive US and Israeli strike campaign, according to OSINT assessments. While mediators suggest these figures may be inflated, Iran's hardline posture remains unchanged. The US has reportedly depleted a substantial portion of its precision-guided munitions during the campaign.
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04:06 UTC

JD Vance Claims Increased Strait of Hormuz Traffic Despite All Maritime Data Showing Record Lows

Vice President JD Vance repeated the White House claim that the Strait of Hormuz has seen increased traffic, contradicting all major maritime tracking outlets which report that the day saw the lowest number of ship transits since the start of April. Only four ships reportedly passed through the strait on April 9, fewer than any day during the active conflict phase.
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04:06 UTC

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets UK PM Starmer in Jeddah to Discuss Regional Interests

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Jeddah. Starmer traveled to the Gulf nation to advance UK interests in the region following the shaky ceasefire framework between the US and Iran. The meeting underscores the broader diplomatic efforts by regional and global powers to stabilize the situation.
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04:06 UTC Breaking

CNN Reports Israel Coordinated With Washington to Exclude Lebanon From Ceasefire Agreement

CNN, citing an Israeli source, reports that Tel Aviv worked directly with Washington to ensure Iran's demand to include Lebanon in the ceasefire was not accepted. The revelation confirms a key dispute at the heart of the ceasefire framework, as Pakistan and Iran maintain that Lebanon was agreed upon by both parties. The White House insists the ceasefire applies only to the US-Israel-Iran axis.
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04:05 UTC Breaking

Trump Criticizes NATO After Meeting With Secretary General Mark Rutte at White House

President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, afterward posting on Truth Social that NATO "wasn't there when we needed them, and they won't be there if we need them again." A NATO spokesperson said the two discussed transatlantic defense issues, with Rutte stressing continued member contributions. Trump's comments signal growing tensions with the alliance amid the Iran conflict.
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02:07 UTC

Trump to Address Nation Tomorrow With Important Update on Iran, White House Announces

The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump will deliver a national address tomorrow evening with what officials described as an important update on Iran. The announcement comes amid a fragile two-week ceasefire framework that has been tested by ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon and continued tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
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02:07 UTC

Iran to Limit Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Impose Tolls Up to $2 Million in Cryptocurrency

Iran announced it will restrict the number of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and charge tolls of up to $2 million in cryptocurrency per vessel. Maritime tracking analysis suggests traffic through the strait is unlikely to return to normal levels by May 15, keeping global oil supply chains under severe pressure.
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02:06 UTC

Pakistan Confirms Lebanon Was Agreed Upon as Part of Ceasefire Terms

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry stated that Lebanon was agreed by both parties to be included in the ceasefire framework, as reflected in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif initial ceasefire statement. This contradicts the White House position that the ceasefire applies only to the US-Israel-Iran axis.
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02:05 UTC Breaking

Lebanese Health Ministry Reports 182 Killed in Single Day, Highest Toll of Israel-Hezbollah War

Israeli strikes across Lebanon on April 9 killed at least 182 people according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, marking the highest single-day death toll in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The strikes targeted multiple towns in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, with local reports indicating entire families were killed in some attacks.
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02:05 UTC Breaking

Hezbollah Resumes Military Operations Against Israel, Fires Rockets at Northern Israel

Hezbollah announced the resumption of military operations, launching rockets at the Manara settlement in northern Israel. The group stated the attack was in response to Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, declaring that responses will continue until Israeli-American aggression ceases.
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00:04 UTC

IRGC Announces New Shipping Lane Through Strait of Hormuz Citing Naval Mine Risk

The IRGC declared a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing the previous lane which it described as "possibly dangerous due to the presence of naval mines." The new route passes significantly closer to Iranian territorial waters near Larak Island, giving Iran enhanced monitoring capabilities should the strait reopen.
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00:04 UTC

Iranian Air Defenses Intercept Second Israeli Drone Over Khuzestan Province

Iranian air defense systems shot down an Israeli drone near Shushtar in Khuzestan Province, marking the second such interception in a single day. The incident follows reported explosions across Iran linked to air defense activity against unidentified drones, with no confirmed airstrikes.
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00:04 UTC

French President Macron Urges Continued Negotiations After Calls With Trump and Pezeshkian

Emmanuel Macron spoke separately with US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, praising their decision to accept a ceasefire as "the best possible one." Macron urged both sides to pursue negotiations while addressing concerns over Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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00:04 UTC Breaking

Iranian Parliament Speaker Declares Ceasefire "Unreasonable" After Alleged US Violations

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that the United States has violated at least three points of Iran's 10-point plan: failing to enforce the ceasefire in Lebanon, allowing a drone incursion into Iranian airspace, and denying Iran's right to uranium enrichment. He concluded that bilateral ceasefire negotiations are no longer reasonable under current conditions.
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00:04 UTC Breaking

Strait of Hormuz Effectively Closed as IRGC Navy Turns Away Oil Tanker

An oil tanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz was turned back by IRGC naval forces, confirming the waterway remains closed to commercial traffic. Only four ships passed through the strait on April 8, the lowest daily total recorded in April and a sharp decline from pre-ceasefire levels.