Middle East crisis live: Red Cross ‘outraged’ as Israeli strikes kill at least 254 people in Lebanon; strait of Hormuz impasse continues

As Israel attacks on Beirut continue, Abbas Araghchi points to announcement that says ceasefire includes Lebanon – and tells US it can’t have both

Hormuz Tanker Transits Blocked After Lebanon Hit, Fars Says

The passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz was halted as a consequence of Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported.

Lebanon's economy minister seeks clarity on ceasefire 'mixed signals' as Israeli strikes continue

Pakistan said Lebanon was included in the agreement, but Israel said it was not.

Vance Says Lebanon Was Never Part of Cease-Fire Deal

The vice president sought to downplay Israel’s continued bombardment of Lebanon, which he insisted had “nothing to do with” Iran.

JD Vance says Iran would be ‘dumb’ to let talks collapse over Lebanon

The US vice president says Iran had a ‘legitimate misunderstanding’ about Lebanon’s inclusion in this week’s ceasefire.