Center East conflict reside: Lebanese military accuses Israel of ceasefire violations

[ad_1] 17/04/2026 - 05:00 Shares slip as traders eye Iran–US ceasefire extension Inventory markets fell Friday as traders awaited information of an extension to the Iran–US ceasefire, whereas crude costs edged again down following the day gone by’s rally.

The losses observe a wholesome, record-breaking week for equities fuelled by hopes the Center East conflict, which is heading right into a seventh week, might be near an finish after Donald Trump stated negotiators have been near a deal.

However worries abound {that a} shaky truce agreed earlier this month – and which ends subsequent week – may disintegrate and spark a recent market rout.

17/04/2026 - 04:13 Albanese says US made “no new requests” as Trump criticises Australia over Iran battle Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated Friday america has made “no new requests” to assist in Iran after President Donald Trump stated he was “not proud of Australia”.

US safety ally Australia has stated it isn't concerned within the Iran battle however has an curiosity within the Strait of Hormuz reopening to gas shipments.

Trump has repeatedly criticised Australia for not serving to within the Iran conflict.

“I’m not proud of Australia as a result of they weren't there once we requested them to be there,” he instructed reporters in Washington Thursday.

“They weren't there, having to do with Hormuz,” he stated.

17/04/2026 - 03:46 Trump calls US conflict with Iran a 'little diversion' President Donald Trump stated Thursday the US conflict with Iran was a “little diversion” throughout his second time period in energy, as latest polling reveals the battle’s unpopularity with the American public.

At an occasion in Las Vegas, Nevada touting his “no tax on suggestions” measure from the most important tax reform invoice handed final yr, the 79-year-old president boasted about his financial document since returning to workplace in 2025.

“We had one of the best financial system within the historical past of our nation in my first time period. And we’re blowing it out now... And regardless of our little diversion to the stunning nation of Iran, pretty place,” Trump instructed the gang of supporters.

“However we had to try this, as a result of in any other case, dangerous issues may occur, the actually dangerous factor,” he continued, referencing Iran’s obvious nuclear potential.

17/04/2026 - 03:31 Macron and Starmer to debate multinational power for Strait of Hormuz safety French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday chair a gathering of allies to think about sending a multinational power to make sure safety and free-flowing commerce within the Strait of Hormuz as soon as the present battle between Iran and the US and Israel ends.

The leaders becoming a member of Starmer and Macron from 1200 GMT for the assembly – which is able to principally be held by way of video – are as a consequence of name for a return to full freedom of navigation and tackle the financial penalties of the blockade.

However they can even “put together the deployment, when circumstances are met, of a strictly defensive multinational navy mission, to be able to guarantee freedom of navigation,” in accordance with the invitation despatched by the Élysée which was seen by AFP.

17/04/2026 - 03:30 Iranian footballers granted asylum in Australia say they really feel protected to compete Two Iranian ladies footballers who sought asylum final month in the course of the Asian Cup stated Friday the help that they had obtained in Australia gave them hope of having the ability to “reside and compete in security”.

Seven members of Iran’s delegation on the event sought sanctuary after being branded “traitors” at residence for refusing to sing the nationwide anthem at their opening sport quickly after conflict erupted within the Center East.

With their calls for for defense a humiliation for Iran’s leaders however lauded by US President Donald Trump, 5 later modified their minds and returned residence.

Solely Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh stayed, regardless of activists accusing Iranian authorities of pressuring the ladies’s households, together with summoning their dad and mom for interrogation.

In a joint assertion, the pair thanked the Australian authorities for “granting us humanitarian safety and a protected haven on this stunning nation”.

17/04/2026 - 03:20 Hezbollah alerts conditional response to US ceasefire phrases Hezbollah stated that “Israeli occupation on our land grants Lebanon and its individuals the appropriate to withstand it, and this matter might be decided based mostly on how developments unfold” — a stance that would complicate the ceasefire.

The US State Division stated that in accordance with the settlement, Israel reserves the appropriate to defend itself “at any time, in opposition to deliberate, imminent, or ongoing assaults.” However in any other case, Israel “won't perform any offensive navy operations in opposition to Lebanese targets, together with civilian, navy, and different state targets.”

The wording advised Israel would keep the liberty to strike at will, because it did within the months following the ceasefire that ended the earlier conflict. This time, Hezbollah stated it could reply to any strikes by Israel.

17/04/2026 - 03:15 Oil costs fall as ceasefire and Iran talks ease conflict fears Oil costs fell in early commerce on Friday on optimism the Center East battle might be nearing an finish after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took impact and President Donald Trump stated the US and Iran might meet for talks on the weekend.

Brent crude futures declined by $1.34, or 1.35%, to $98.05 a barrel at 0021 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.65, or 1.74%, to $93.40 a barrel, trimming positive factors from the earlier session.