...AAAAAAAAAAAND, it's another "IN TWO WEEKS" promise from Trump (Lebanon peace talks at the WH).

• Ceasefire deal: US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon that would pause fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah beginning at 5 p.m. ET. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon as they observe the truce, and a leading Hezbollah official warned the group reserves the right to respond to attacks.

• Flurry of diplomacy: Trump said a White House meeting between Israel and Lebanon could take place within two weeks. The conflict with Hezbollah has been a key sticking point in negotiations on the US-Iran war. Trump voiced confidence Thursday that a deal with Tehran will come soon, saying another round of talks could take place this weekend.

• US military activity: US officials said troops in the Middle East are “rearming” and stand ready to resume combat if Iran negotiations fail. The US is maintaining a naval blockade in the region.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/16/world/live-news/iran-war-trump-us-israel