2026 Iran War: 2026-04-15

Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reports exclusively, citing Iranian sources, that a ceasefire agreement has been reached in Lebanon. Al-Mayadeen reports the ceasefire would last one week, tied to the duration of the Iran-U.S. ceasefire period. Israel has not yet issued an official response.

Israeli war cabinet will meet at 8:00 PM to discuss a one-week ceasefire proposal with Lebanon, at the request of the United States. Al-Mayadeen reports the ceasefire would last one week and end at the same time as the US-Iran ceasefire period. There has been no direct Israeli confirmation yet.

Initial reports indicate a car bomb detonated near a Basij checkpoint in the Iranian capital Tehran. Details on casualties and responsibility remain unconfirmed.

Al Mayadeen reports that Israel may announce a one-week ceasefire in Lebanon starting tonight, aligned with the US-Iran ceasefire period. The Israeli war cabinet will meet tonight at the request of the United States to discuss the proposal.

CNN reports that new satellite imagery reveals Iran has rapidly excavated the entrances to its underground missile bases. The activity suggests Iran is preparing its missile infrastructure amid ongoing tensions with the US and Israel.

Iran has temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the worlds most critical shipping routes, citing safety and maritime concerns during ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States. Iranian authorities indicated that ships not linked to the US or Israel may still be permitted to transit the waterway.

Initial reports indicate a car bomb detonated near a Basij paramilitary checkpoint in the Iranian capital Tehran. The extent of casualties and damage remains unclear, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors at the US State Department in Washington concluded after more than two and a half hours. The Lebanese side described the meeting as positive, while Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stated the two countries are united in liberating Lebanon from Iranian occupation. Israeli officials also dismissed the need for French involvement in peace talks.

Two car bombs detonated on Imam Khomeini street in Tehran near a Basij checkpoint, according to initial reports. No casualties have been confirmed so far, and the area has been cordoned off by security forces.

An Iranian supertanker class VLCC capable of transporting up to 2 million barrels of crude oil, which was sanctioned by the United States, reportedly passed through open waters and the Strait of Hormuz before entering Iranian territorial waters without hindrance, according to B92 network.

Trilateral talks between Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors, hosted by the US State Department, ended in Washington D.C. The Lebanese delegation described the meeting as positive. Israeli Ambassador Leiter stated both sides discussed long-term border arrangements and claimed the Lebanese expressed strong desire to disarm Hezbollah.

President Trump repeatedly referred to the Iran War in the past tense during a Fox News interview with Maria Bartiromo set to air tomorrow. When asked directly if the war is over, Trump reportedly responded: "It is over." The remarks suggest the administration is seeking to wind down the conflict and may pursue new diplomatic talks.

Two car bombs detonated on Imam Khomeini Street in central Tehran near a Basij security checkpoint. The area has been cordoned off by authorities. No casualties have been reported so far, with residents warned to stay away from parked vehicles on Imam Khomeini and Jeyhoon streets.