Iran-US truce on brink as Israel pounds Lebanon, Tehran warns of escalation

09/04/2026 00:18 France 24

A fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States hung in the balance on Wednesday as Tehran threatened renewed hostilities and Israel launched heavy strikes on Lebanon. Both sides claimed victory, but at least 182 people were killed and nearly 900 wounded, Lebanese authorities said.

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