Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:38am on 24 Apr 2026,Friday International
Donald Trump said the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks after talks in Washington. He said a longer peace effort will take time and support. On Iran, Trump said he will not rush a deal. “I don’t want to rush myself,” he told reporters. He also claimed US control over the Strait of Hormuz. US forces recently boarded a ship carrying Iranian oil. Meanwhile, Iran leaders spoke of unity, while Israel warned it is ready to act if needed. (PC: BBC)
