No let-up in Israeli attacks on Lebanon as US-Iran ceasefire teeters

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersApril 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM

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Despite a US-brokered ceasefire between the US and Iran, Israeli attacks on Lebanon intensified on Thursday, jeopardizing the truce. These attacks followed Israel's largest strikes on Lebanon, resulting in over 250 deaths. While Iranian negotiators are scheduled to meet with a US delegation in Pakistan for peace talks, Iran maintains its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, exacerbating global energy supply disruptions and pushing oil prices to record highs. Israel claims its actions in Lebanon, where it invaded to target Hezbollah, are not covered by the ceasefire, a position supported by the US but disputed by Iran and Pakistan. Several countries, including Britain and France, have condemned Israel's actions and called for the ceasefire to include Lebanon.

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Washington has also said Lebanon is not covered by the truce.

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The supply shortage drove the price that European and Asian refineries were paying for a physical barrel of oil to record levels near US$150 a barrel.

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Iranian negotiators were expected to set off later on Thursday for Pakistan for peace talks.

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More than 250 people were killed in Israel's biggest attacks of the war on Lebanon.

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Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday.

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France 35% United Kingdom 35% Strait of Hormuz 40% Pakistan ×250% J.D. Vance 50% United States ×260% Hezbollah 60% Donald Trump ×270% Iran ×580% Lebanon ×685% Israel ×690%

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lebanon 90% israeli attacks 90% ceasefire 80% iran 80% middle east 70% strait of hormuz 60% peace talks 60% hezbollah 50% energy supplies 50% oil prices 40%