Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:58pm on 15 Apr 2026,Wednesday International
Hezbollah has hinted at a ceasefire in Lebanon, linking it to wider talks with the US and Israel. Hezbollah said Iran may use control of the Strait of Hormuz as pressure. However, Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a ceasefire. Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir approved plans to continue attacks. Fighting has intensified after recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Over 2,000 people have died in Lebanon, officials said. Lebanon has called for talks and wants Israeli forces to withdraw. Key issues include disarming Hezbollah and ending hostilities. (PC: Reuters)