Iran war: What is happening on day 42 of US-Israeli attacks?

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosApril 10, 2026 at 08:14 AM

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On day 42 of US-Israeli attacks, a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, is in effect but strained by disputes. Israeli attacks in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties, prompted Lebanon to declare a day of mourning and drew condemnation from Iran, who views the strikes as a violation of the ceasefire. Despite the tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered direct negotiations with Lebanon. The US intends to maintain its military presence around Iran until a comprehensive agreement is fully implemented. Meanwhile, Iran is experiencing internal upheaval, including rallies honoring the assassinated Ali Khamenei and the death of Kamal Kharrazi. Iran is reportedly leveraging its position in the Strait of Hormuz to push for sanctions relief and reintegration into the global economy.

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US President Trump said American forces will remain around Iran until a “real agreement” is fully enforced.

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Iran's President Pezeshkian said the strikes violated the US-Iran ceasefire.

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Lebanon declared a day of mourning after Israeli attacks killed at least 200 people.

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Israel's PM Netanyahu says he ordered officials to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon.

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A Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire has taken effect.

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Strait of Hormuz 40% Kamal Kharrazi 40% Pakistan 50% Mojtaba Khamenei 50% Ali Khamenei ×250% Masoud Pezeshkian 60% Donald Trump 60% Lebanon ×370% Benjamin Netanyahu 70% Israel ×380% United States ×380% Iran ×890%

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us-iran ceasefire 90% iran 90% israeli attacks 80% israel 80% lebanon 70% regional tensions 70% us 70% negotiations 60% sanctions relief 60% strait of hormuz 50%