In response to the Israeli attacks, Iran once again sealed the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway that is central to the ceasefire agreement, Iranian state media reported. In Israel, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday issued a statement welcoming the 14-day suspension of hostilities with Iran. (IBRAHIM AMRO/AFP via Getty Images)Netanyahu’s statement contradicted Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who said the ceasefire would extend to Lebanon. Lebanese health authorities said that a preliminary toll counted 112 dead and more than 830 wounded. Before Wednesday’s attacks, Lebanese health authorities said more than 1,500 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 08, 2026 22:16 UTC