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Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 42 (from laksa035)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa042.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nbcnews.com/middle-east-conflict\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nbcnews.com/middle-east-conflict\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/middle-east-conflict","crawl_time":1776233866,"first_indexed_time":1722026426,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,nbcnews!www,\/middle-east-conflict s443","src_root_hash":"3867714919315588842","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Middle East Conflict: Latest News, Breaking Headlines and Video | NBC News","meta_descriptions":["Breaking news and live updates on the latest from Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and the Middle East region."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"More stories\n22h ago\nIran war\nIran war\nU.S. blockade of Iran's ports goes into effect; Trump says he doesn't care about new talks\nIran's armed forces accused the U.S. of \"piracy\" ahead of the planned blockade, which comes after marathon weekend talks ended without a peace deal.\n2d ago\nIran war\nIran war\nTrump announces blockade after peace talks fail\nIranian state media said \"excessive demands\" sank the possibility of an agreement, while Vice President JD Vance said he made a \"final and best offer.\"\n3d ago\nLive Updates\nLive Updates\nNo agreement between U.S. and Iran after 21 hours of talks, Vance says\nVice President JD Vance was in Islamabad for talks with Iran as fighting in Lebanon continues and slow traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fuels market concerns.\n5d ago\nIran war\nIran war\nDon't try to play the U.S. in peace talks, Vance warns Iran, as Strait of Hormuz remains closed\nIsrael and Hezbollah exchanged new attacks, while President Donald Trump said Tehran was \"doing a very poor job\" of reopening the strait, as the ceasefire showed strain ahead of the talks.\n5d ago\nIran war\nIran war\nIran warns of 'strong responses' as Israel's attacks on Lebanon threaten ceasefire\nNo new attacks were reported in the Gulf today as the truce appeared to be holding there, but there was little sign that the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route had meaningfully reopened.\n5d ago\nIran war\nIran war\nIsrael's attacks devastate Beirut and threaten U.S.-Iran ceasefire\nMounting global condemnation of Israel was matched by confusion over whether Lebanon was part of the deal Trump agreed to.\n6d ago\nIran war\nIran war\nIran war ceasefire begins, though some new attacks hit Gulf; Trump and Netanyahu say Lebanon not included in ceasefire\nIran said passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be allowed if vessels coordinate with its armed forces.\n6d ago\nMiddle East Conflict\nMiddle East Conflict\nPakistani man charged with plotting to attack a Jewish center in N.Y. pleads guilty\nMuhammad Shahzeb Khan said he was motivated to support the Islamic State group in retaliation for Israel's killing of Palestinians in Gaza.\n7d ago\nIran war\nIran war\nAs U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire, what's actually in the deal —  and will it last?\nThe temporary truce comes more than a month after the U.S. and Israel started the war on Iran on Feb. 28, triggering a wider conflict in the region.\n7d ago\nIran war\nIran war\nTrump, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire after threat of massive attacks\nThe president said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire on the condition that Iran re-open the Strait of Hormuz.\n8d ago\nIran war\nIran war\nTrump says he doesn't know if he's winding down or escalating war with Iran\nIran has warned of a “more severe and expansive” response if the president follows through on his expletive-laden threat to strike energy infrastructure and bridges.","attrs_markdown":"IE 11 is not supported. 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louder](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/asia\/tankers-talks-trumps-dangerous-blockade-chinas-iran-war-involvement-ge-rcna331666)\n\n## Shorts\nTrump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz\n\n01:03\n\nU.S.-Iran talks: Where relations stand after no deal\n\n00:35\n\nIsrael strikes Lebanon ahead of U.S.-Iran talks\n\n00:52\n\nIsraeli strikes on Lebanon threaten U.S.-Iran ceasefire\n\n00:59\n\nTime-lapse shows first ships crossing Strait of Hormuz\n\n00:22\n\nHegseth says Trump chose 'mercy' in dealing with Iran\n\n00:31\n\nIsrael says it will continue ground assault on Lebanon\n\n00:16\n\nCrowds set fire to U.S. and Israeli flags in Tehran\n\n00:34\n\nIsrael says Iran ceasefire 'does not include Lebanon'\n\n00:29\n\nBreaking down Trump’s two-week pause on Iran strikes\n\n01:01\n\nTrump threatens 'whole civilization' of Iran in post\n\n00:51\n\nTrump vows to target Iran's civilian infrastructure\n\n00:48\n\nTehran couple worry over Trump's infrastructure threats\n\n00:37\n\nTrump says threats to Iran do not amount to war crimes\n\n00:17\n\nGen. Caine breaks down timeline of U.S. airmen rescue\n\n01:22\n\nTrump told operation troop numbers should remain secret\n\n00:18\n\nTrump says Iran 'can be taken out in one night'\n\n00:22\n\nTrump threatens jail time over rescue operation leak\n\n00:57\n\nU.S. Central Command videos show strikes in Iran\n\n00:16\n\nU.S. and Iran receive 45-day ceasefire proposal\n\n00:32\n\n## TOP VIDEO\n- [![](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-80x80,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_04\/1776216505725_now_staytuned_slopaganda_ai_war_260414_S3_1920x1080-mwxr4c.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/video\/how-slopaganda-ai-videos-could-influence-the-war-between-the-u-s-and-iran-261374533511)\n  ### Stay Tuned NOW\n  ## [How 'slopaganda' AI videos could influence the war between the U.S. and Iran](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/video\/how-slopaganda-ai-videos-could-influence-the-war-between-the-u-s-and-iran-261374533511)\n- [![](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-80x80,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_04\/1776184038360_now_daily_a_china_middleeast_iran_260414_S3_1920x1080-dbd0q4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/now\/video\/china-eyes-bigger-diplomatic-role-in-middle-east-amid-iran-conflict-261338181657)\n  ### NBC News NOW\n  ## [How China is eyeing a bigger diplomatic role in the Middle East amid the Iran conflict](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/now\/video\/china-eyes-bigger-diplomatic-role-in-middle-east-amid-iran-conflict-261338181657)\n- [![](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-80x80,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_04\/tdy_trump_ai_260414-garb5b.jpg)](https:\/\/www.today.com\/video\/trump-says-he-won-t-apologize-to-pope-leo-amid-backlash-261313093856)\n  ###\n  ## [Trump Faces Bipartisan Backlash Over Feud With Pope Leo](https:\/\/www.today.com\/video\/trump-says-he-won-t-apologize-to-pope-leo-amid-backlash-261313093856)\n- [![](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-80x80,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_04\/1776165756152_tdy_news_7a_engel_iran_headlines_260414_S3_1920x1080-r3kmxw.jpg)](https:\/\/www.today.com\/video\/us-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-begins-amid-new-push-for-talks-261312581896)\n  ###\n  ## [US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Begins Amid New Push for Talks](https:\/\/www.today.com\/video\/us-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-begins-amid-new-push-for-talks-261312581896)\n\n***\n## More stories\n\n22h ago\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n[U.S. blockade of Iran's ports goes into effect; Trump says he doesn't care about new talks](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-blockade-iran-ports-trump-hormuz-peace-talks-ceasefire-rcna331473)\n\nIran's armed forces accused the U.S. of \"piracy\" ahead of the planned blockade, which comes after marathon weekend talks ended without a peace deal.\n\n[![Iranians hold anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli protest in Tehran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260413-iran-rs-33dcd0.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-blockade-iran-ports-trump-hormuz-peace-talks-ceasefire-rcna331473)\n\n[![Iranians hold anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli protest in Tehran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260413-iran-rs-33dcd0.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-blockade-iran-ports-trump-hormuz-peace-talks-ceasefire-rcna331473)\n\n2d ago\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n[Trump announces blockade after peace talks fail](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-iran-fail-reach-deal-peace-talks-day-negotiations-rcna315918)\n\nIranian state media said \"excessive demands\" sank the possibility of an agreement, while Vice President JD Vance said he made a \"final and best offer.\"\n\n[![JD Vance speaks during a news conference, as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff watch, in Islamabad on April 12.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260412-vance-nd-28aabe.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-iran-fail-reach-deal-peace-talks-day-negotiations-rcna315918)\n\n[![JD Vance speaks during a news conference, as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff watch, in Islamabad on April 12.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260412-vance-nd-28aabe.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-iran-fail-reach-deal-peace-talks-day-negotiations-rcna315918)\n\n3d ago\n\n## Live Updates\n\n## Live Updates\n[No agreement between U.S. and Iran after 21 hours of talks, Vance says](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140)\n\nVice President JD Vance was in Islamabad for talks with Iran as fighting in Lebanon continues and slow traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fuels market concerns.\n\n[![U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks with Pakistani officials after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260405-Vance-nd-813f80.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140)\n\n[![U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks with Pakistani officials after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260405-Vance-nd-813f80.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140)\n\n5d ago\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n[Don't try to play the U.S. in peace talks, Vance warns Iran, as Strait of Hormuz remains closed](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610)\n\nIsrael and Hezbollah exchanged new attacks, while President Donald Trump said Tehran was \"doing a very poor job\" of reopening the strait, as the ceasefire showed strain ahead of the talks.\n\n[![Extensive damage recorded in Beirutâs Corniche El-Mazraa area after Israeli attack](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260410-beirut-rs-82b2dd.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610)\n\n[![Extensive damage recorded in Beirutâs Corniche El-Mazraa area after Israeli attack](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260410-beirut-rs-82b2dd.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610)\n\n5d ago\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n[Iran warns of 'strong responses' as Israel's attacks on Lebanon threaten ceasefire](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390)\n\nNo new attacks were reported in the Gulf today as the truce appeared to be holding there, but there was little sign that the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route had meaningfully reopened.\n\n[![Aftermath of an Israeli strike carried out on Wednesday, in Tallet El Khayat in Beirut](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260409-lebanon-rs-e083c9.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390)\n\n[![Aftermath of an Israeli strike carried out on Wednesday, in Tallet El Khayat in Beirut](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260409-lebanon-rs-e083c9.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390)\n\n5d ago\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n[Israel's attacks devastate Beirut and threaten U.S.-Iran ceasefire](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/lebanon\/israel-attacks-beirut-lebanon-us-iran-ceasefire-rcna267392)\n\nMounting global condemnation of Israel was matched by confusion over whether Lebanon was part of the deal Trump agreed to.\n\n[![Lebanon Israel Iran War](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260409-lebanon-3-rs-46f831.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/lebanon\/israel-attacks-beirut-lebanon-us-iran-ceasefire-rcna267392)\n\n[![Lebanon Israel Iran War](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260409-lebanon-3-rs-46f831.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/lebanon\/israel-attacks-beirut-lebanon-us-iran-ceasefire-rcna267392)\n\n6d ago\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n[Iran war ceasefire begins, though some new attacks hit Gulf; Trump and Netanyahu say Lebanon not included in ceasefire](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205)\n\nIran said passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be allowed if vessels coordinate with its armed forces.\n\n[![People gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260408-iran-rs-ce31db.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205)\n\n[![People gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260408-iran-rs-ce31db.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205)\n\n6d ago\n\n## [Middle East Conflict](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/middle-east-conflict)\n\n## [Middle East Conflict](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/middle-east-conflict)\n[Pakistani man charged with plotting to attack a Jewish center in N.Y. pleads guilty](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369)\n\nMuhammad Shahzeb Khan said he was motivated to support the Islamic State group in retaliation for Israel's killing of Palestinians in Gaza.\n\n[![A blue flag flying in front of the DOJ headquarters in Washington.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260408-doj-ww-1600-3a8333.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369)\n\n[![A blue flag flying in front of the DOJ headquarters in Washington.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260408-doj-ww-1600-3a8333.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369)\n\n7d ago\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n[As U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire, what's actually in the deal — and will it last?](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/us-iran-agree-ceasefire-actually-deal-will-last-rcna266838)\n\nThe temporary truce comes more than a month after the U.S. and Israel started the war on Iran on Feb. 28, triggering a wider conflict in the region.\n\n[![Iranians react to news of a ceasefire announcement at Enqelab Square in Tehran, on April 8 2026. ](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260408-iran-us-israel-mn-0750-1328bb.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/us-iran-agree-ceasefire-actually-deal-will-last-rcna266838)\n\n[![Iranians react to news of a ceasefire announcement at Enqelab Square in Tehran, on April 8 2026. ](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260408-iran-us-israel-mn-0750-1328bb.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/us-iran-agree-ceasefire-actually-deal-will-last-rcna266838)\n\n7d ago\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n[Trump, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire after threat of massive attacks](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-infrastructure-ceasefire-rcna267039)\n\nThe president said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire on the condition that Iran re-open the Strait of Hormuz.\n\n[![U.S. And Israel Wage War Against Iran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260407-iran-rs-ddf643.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-infrastructure-ceasefire-rcna267039)\n\n[![U.S. And Israel Wage War Against Iran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260407-iran-rs-ddf643.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-infrastructure-ceasefire-rcna267039)\n\n8d ago\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n## [Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n[Trump says he doesn't know if he's winding down or escalating war with Iran](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-oil-ceasefire-israel-rcna266833)\n\nIran has warned of a “more severe and expansive” response if the president follows through on his expletive-laden threat to strike energy infrastructure and bridges.\n\n[![US, Israel strike residential areas east and west of Tehran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260406-tehran-rs-5e2dc3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-oil-ceasefire-israel-rcna266833)\n\n[![US, Israel strike residential areas east and west of Tehran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260406-tehran-rs-5e2dc3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-oil-ceasefire-israel-rcna266833)\n\nLoad More\n\n- [About](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/information\/nbc-news-info\/about-nbc-news-digital-n1232178)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/information\/nbc-news-info\/contact-us-n1232521)\n- 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Select](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select)\n\n© 2026 NBCUniversal Media, LLC","attrs_readable_markdown":"***\n## More stories\n\n22h ago\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[U.S. blockade of Iran's ports goes into effect; Trump says he doesn't care about new talks](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-blockade-iran-ports-trump-hormuz-peace-talks-ceasefire-rcna331473)\n\nIran's armed forces accused the U.S. of \"piracy\" ahead of the planned blockade, which comes after marathon weekend talks ended without a peace deal.\n\n[![Iranians hold anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli protest in Tehran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260413-iran-rs-33dcd0.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-blockade-iran-ports-trump-hormuz-peace-talks-ceasefire-rcna331473)\n\n[![Iranians hold anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli protest in Tehran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260413-iran-rs-33dcd0.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-blockade-iran-ports-trump-hormuz-peace-talks-ceasefire-rcna331473)\n\n2d ago\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Trump announces blockade after peace talks fail](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-iran-fail-reach-deal-peace-talks-day-negotiations-rcna315918)\n\nIranian state media said \"excessive demands\" sank the possibility of an agreement, while Vice President JD Vance said he made a \"final and best offer.\"\n\n[![JD Vance speaks during a news conference, as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff watch, in Islamabad on April 12.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260412-vance-nd-28aabe.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-iran-fail-reach-deal-peace-talks-day-negotiations-rcna315918)\n\n[![JD Vance speaks during a news conference, as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff watch, in Islamabad on April 12.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260412-vance-nd-28aabe.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-us-iran-fail-reach-deal-peace-talks-day-negotiations-rcna315918)\n\n3d ago\n\nLive Updates\n\nLive Updates\n\n[No agreement between U.S. and Iran after 21 hours of talks, Vance says](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140)\n\nVice President JD Vance was in Islamabad for talks with Iran as fighting in Lebanon continues and slow traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fuels market concerns.\n\n[![U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks with Pakistani officials after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260405-Vance-nd-813f80.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140)\n\n[![U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks with Pakistani officials after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260405-Vance-nd-813f80.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140)\n\n5d ago\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Don't try to play the U.S. in peace talks, Vance warns Iran, as Strait of Hormuz remains closed](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610)\n\nIsrael and Hezbollah exchanged new attacks, while President Donald Trump said Tehran was \"doing a very poor job\" of reopening the strait, as the ceasefire showed strain ahead of the talks.\n\n[![Extensive damage recorded in Beirutâs Corniche El-Mazraa area after Israeli attack](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260410-beirut-rs-82b2dd.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610)\n\n[![Extensive damage recorded in Beirutâs Corniche El-Mazraa area after Israeli attack](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260410-beirut-rs-82b2dd.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610)\n\n5d ago\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Iran warns of 'strong responses' as Israel's attacks on Lebanon threaten ceasefire](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390)\n\nNo new attacks were reported in the Gulf today as the truce appeared to be holding there, but there was little sign that the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route had meaningfully reopened.\n\n[![Aftermath of an Israeli strike carried out on Wednesday, in Tallet El Khayat in Beirut](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260409-lebanon-rs-e083c9.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390)\n\n[![Aftermath of an Israeli strike carried out on Wednesday, in Tallet El Khayat in Beirut](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260409-lebanon-rs-e083c9.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390)\n\n5d ago\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Israel's attacks devastate Beirut and threaten U.S.-Iran ceasefire](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/lebanon\/israel-attacks-beirut-lebanon-us-iran-ceasefire-rcna267392)\n\nMounting global condemnation of Israel was matched by confusion over whether Lebanon was part of the deal Trump agreed to.\n\n[![Lebanon Israel Iran War](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260409-lebanon-3-rs-46f831.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/lebanon\/israel-attacks-beirut-lebanon-us-iran-ceasefire-rcna267392)\n\n[![Lebanon Israel Iran War](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260409-lebanon-3-rs-46f831.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/lebanon\/israel-attacks-beirut-lebanon-us-iran-ceasefire-rcna267392)\n\n6d ago\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Iran war ceasefire begins, though some new attacks hit Gulf; Trump and Netanyahu say Lebanon not included in ceasefire](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205)\n\nIran said passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be allowed if vessels coordinate with its armed forces.\n\n[![People gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260408-iran-rs-ce31db.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205)\n\n[![People gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260408-iran-rs-ce31db.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/live-blog\/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205)\n\n6d ago\n\n[Middle East Conflict](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/middle-east-conflict)\n\n[Middle East Conflict](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/middle-east-conflict)\n\n[Pakistani man charged with plotting to attack a Jewish center in N.Y. pleads guilty](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369)\n\nMuhammad Shahzeb Khan said he was motivated to support the Islamic State group in retaliation for Israel's killing of Palestinians in Gaza.\n\n[![A blue flag flying in front of the DOJ headquarters in Washington.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260408-doj-ww-1600-3a8333.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369)\n\n[![A blue flag flying in front of the DOJ headquarters in Washington.](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260408-doj-ww-1600-3a8333.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369)\n\n7d ago\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran-war)\n\n[As U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire, what's actually in the deal — and will it last?](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/us-iran-agree-ceasefire-actually-deal-will-last-rcna266838)\n\nThe temporary truce comes more than a month after the U.S. and Israel started the war on Iran on Feb. 28, triggering a wider conflict in the region.\n\n[![Iranians react to news of a ceasefire announcement at Enqelab Square in Tehran, on April 8 2026. ](https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-04\/260408-iran-us-israel-mn-0750-1328bb.jpg)](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/us-iran-agree-ceasefire-actually-deal-will-last-rcna266838)\n\n[![Iranians react to news of a ceasefire announcement at Enqelab Square in Tehran, on April 8 2026. 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More stories 22h ago Iran war Iran war U.S. blockade of Iran's ports goes into effect; Trump says he doesn't care about new talks Iran's armed forces accused the U.S. of "piracy" ahead of the planned blockade, which comes after marathon weekend talks ended without a peace deal. 2d ago Iran war Iran war Trump announces blockade after peace talks fail Iranian state media said "excessive demands" sank the possibility of an agreement, while Vice President JD Vance said he made a "final and best offer." 3d ago Live Updates Live Updates No agreement between U.S. and Iran after 21 hours of talks, Vance says Vice President JD Vance was in Islamabad for talks with Iran as fighting in Lebanon continues and slow traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fuels market concerns. 5d ago Iran war Iran war Don't try to play the U.S. in peace talks, Vance warns Iran, as Strait of Hormuz remains closed Israel and Hezbollah exchanged new attacks, while President Donald Trump said Tehran was "doing a very poor job" of reopening the strait, as the ceasefire showed strain ahead of the talks. 5d ago Iran war Iran war Iran warns of 'strong responses' as Israel's attacks on Lebanon threaten ceasefire No new attacks were reported in the Gulf today as the truce appeared to be holding there, but there was little sign that the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route had meaningfully reopened. 5d ago Iran war Iran war Israel's attacks devastate Beirut and threaten U.S.-Iran ceasefire Mounting global condemnation of Israel was matched by confusion over whether Lebanon was part of the deal Trump agreed to. 6d ago Iran war Iran war Iran war ceasefire begins, though some new attacks hit Gulf; Trump and Netanyahu say Lebanon not included in ceasefire Iran said passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be allowed if vessels coordinate with its armed forces. 6d ago Middle East Conflict Middle East Conflict Pakistani man charged with plotting to attack a Jewish center in N.Y. pleads guilty Muhammad Shahzeb Khan said he was motivated to support the Islamic State group in retaliation for Israel's killing of Palestinians in Gaza. 7d ago Iran war Iran war As U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire, what's actually in the deal — and will it last? The temporary truce comes more than a month after the U.S. and Israel started the war on Iran on Feb. 28, triggering a wider conflict in the region. 7d ago Iran war Iran war Trump, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire after threat of massive attacks The president said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire on the condition that Iran re-open the Strait of Hormuz. 8d ago Iran war Iran war Trump says he doesn't know if he's winding down or escalating war with Iran Iran has warned of a “more severe and expansive” response if the president follows through on his expletive-laden threat to strike energy infrastructure and bridges.

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[![JD Vance speaks during a news conference, as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff watch, in Islamabad on April 12.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260412-vance-nd-28aabe.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-us-iran-fail-reach-deal-peace-talks-day-negotiations-rcna315918) [![JD Vance speaks during a news conference, as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff watch, in Islamabad on April 12.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260412-vance-nd-28aabe.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-us-iran-fail-reach-deal-peace-talks-day-negotiations-rcna315918) 3d ago ## Live Updates ## Live Updates [No agreement between U.S. and Iran after 21 hours of talks, Vance says](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140) Vice President JD Vance was in Islamabad for talks with Iran as fighting in Lebanon continues and slow traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fuels market concerns. [![U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks with Pakistani officials after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260405-Vance-nd-813f80.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140) [![U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks with Pakistani officials after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260405-Vance-nd-813f80.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140) 5d ago ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Don't try to play the U.S. in peace talks, Vance warns Iran, as Strait of Hormuz remains closed](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610) Israel and Hezbollah exchanged new attacks, while President Donald Trump said Tehran was "doing a very poor job" of reopening the strait, as the ceasefire showed strain ahead of the talks. [![Extensive damage recorded in Beirutâs Corniche El-Mazraa area after Israeli attack](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260410-beirut-rs-82b2dd.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610) [![Extensive damage recorded in Beirutâs Corniche El-Mazraa area after Israeli attack](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260410-beirut-rs-82b2dd.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610) 5d ago ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran warns of 'strong responses' as Israel's attacks on Lebanon threaten ceasefire](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390) No new attacks were reported in the Gulf today as the truce appeared to be holding there, but there was little sign that the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route had meaningfully reopened. [![Aftermath of an Israeli strike carried out on Wednesday, in Tallet El Khayat in Beirut](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260409-lebanon-rs-e083c9.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390) [![Aftermath of an Israeli strike carried out on Wednesday, in Tallet El Khayat in Beirut](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260409-lebanon-rs-e083c9.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390) 5d ago ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Israel's attacks devastate Beirut and threaten U.S.-Iran ceasefire](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/lebanon/israel-attacks-beirut-lebanon-us-iran-ceasefire-rcna267392) Mounting global condemnation of Israel was matched by confusion over whether Lebanon was part of the deal Trump agreed to. 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[![People gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-iran-rs-ce31db.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205) [![People gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-iran-rs-ce31db.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205) 6d ago ## [Middle East Conflict](https://www.nbcnews.com/middle-east-conflict) ## [Middle East Conflict](https://www.nbcnews.com/middle-east-conflict) [Pakistani man charged with plotting to attack a Jewish center in N.Y. pleads guilty](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369) Muhammad Shahzeb Khan said he was motivated to support the Islamic State group in retaliation for Israel's killing of Palestinians in Gaza. [![A blue flag flying in front of the DOJ headquarters in Washington.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-doj-ww-1600-3a8333.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369) [![A blue flag flying in front of the DOJ headquarters in Washington.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-doj-ww-1600-3a8333.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369) 7d ago ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [As U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire, what's actually in the deal — and will it last?](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-iran-agree-ceasefire-actually-deal-will-last-rcna266838) The temporary truce comes more than a month after the U.S. and Israel started the war on Iran on Feb. 28, triggering a wider conflict in the region. [![Iranians react to news of a ceasefire announcement at Enqelab Square in Tehran, on April 8 2026. ](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-iran-us-israel-mn-0750-1328bb.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-iran-agree-ceasefire-actually-deal-will-last-rcna266838) [![Iranians react to news of a ceasefire announcement at Enqelab Square in Tehran, on April 8 2026. ](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-iran-us-israel-mn-0750-1328bb.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-iran-agree-ceasefire-actually-deal-will-last-rcna266838) 7d ago ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Trump, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire after threat of massive attacks](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-infrastructure-ceasefire-rcna267039) The president said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire on the condition that Iran re-open the Strait of Hormuz. [![U.S. And Israel Wage War Against Iran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260407-iran-rs-ddf643.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-infrastructure-ceasefire-rcna267039) [![U.S. And Israel Wage War Against Iran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260407-iran-rs-ddf643.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-infrastructure-ceasefire-rcna267039) 8d ago ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) ## [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Trump says he doesn't know if he's winding down or escalating war with Iran](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-oil-ceasefire-israel-rcna266833) Iran has warned of a “more severe and expansive” response if the president follows through on his expletive-laden threat to strike energy infrastructure and bridges. 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*** ## More stories 22h ago [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [U.S. blockade of Iran's ports goes into effect; Trump says he doesn't care about new talks](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-us-blockade-iran-ports-trump-hormuz-peace-talks-ceasefire-rcna331473) Iran's armed forces accused the U.S. of "piracy" ahead of the planned blockade, which comes after marathon weekend talks ended without a peace deal. [![Iranians hold anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli protest in Tehran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260413-iran-rs-33dcd0.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-us-blockade-iran-ports-trump-hormuz-peace-talks-ceasefire-rcna331473) [![Iranians hold anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli protest in Tehran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260413-iran-rs-33dcd0.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-us-blockade-iran-ports-trump-hormuz-peace-talks-ceasefire-rcna331473) 2d ago [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Trump announces blockade after peace talks fail](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-us-iran-fail-reach-deal-peace-talks-day-negotiations-rcna315918) Iranian state media said "excessive demands" sank the possibility of an agreement, while Vice President JD Vance said he made a "final and best offer." [![JD Vance speaks during a news conference, as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff watch, in Islamabad on April 12.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260412-vance-nd-28aabe.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-us-iran-fail-reach-deal-peace-talks-day-negotiations-rcna315918) [![JD Vance speaks during a news conference, as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff watch, in Islamabad on April 12.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260412-vance-nd-28aabe.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-us-iran-fail-reach-deal-peace-talks-day-negotiations-rcna315918) 3d ago Live Updates Live Updates [No agreement between U.S. and Iran after 21 hours of talks, Vance says](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140) Vice President JD Vance was in Islamabad for talks with Iran as fighting in Lebanon continues and slow traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fuels market concerns. [![U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks with Pakistani officials after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260405-Vance-nd-813f80.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140) [![U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks with Pakistani officials after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260405-Vance-nd-813f80.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140) 5d ago [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Don't try to play the U.S. in peace talks, Vance warns Iran, as Strait of Hormuz remains closed](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610) Israel and Hezbollah exchanged new attacks, while President Donald Trump said Tehran was "doing a very poor job" of reopening the strait, as the ceasefire showed strain ahead of the talks. [![Extensive damage recorded in Beirutâs Corniche El-Mazraa area after Israeli attack](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260410-beirut-rs-82b2dd.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610) [![Extensive damage recorded in Beirutâs Corniche El-Mazraa area after Israeli attack](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260410-beirut-rs-82b2dd.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-rcna273610) 5d ago [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran warns of 'strong responses' as Israel's attacks on Lebanon threaten ceasefire](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390) No new attacks were reported in the Gulf today as the truce appeared to be holding there, but there was little sign that the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route had meaningfully reopened. [![Aftermath of an Israeli strike carried out on Wednesday, in Tallet El Khayat in Beirut](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260409-lebanon-rs-e083c9.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390) [![Aftermath of an Israeli strike carried out on Wednesday, in Tallet El Khayat in Beirut](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260409-lebanon-rs-e083c9.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390) 5d ago [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Israel's attacks devastate Beirut and threaten U.S.-Iran ceasefire](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/lebanon/israel-attacks-beirut-lebanon-us-iran-ceasefire-rcna267392) Mounting global condemnation of Israel was matched by confusion over whether Lebanon was part of the deal Trump agreed to. [![Lebanon Israel Iran War](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260409-lebanon-3-rs-46f831.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/lebanon/israel-attacks-beirut-lebanon-us-iran-ceasefire-rcna267392) [![Lebanon Israel Iran War](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260409-lebanon-3-rs-46f831.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/lebanon/israel-attacks-beirut-lebanon-us-iran-ceasefire-rcna267392) 6d ago [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran war ceasefire begins, though some new attacks hit Gulf; Trump and Netanyahu say Lebanon not included in ceasefire](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205) Iran said passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be allowed if vessels coordinate with its armed forces. [![People gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-iran-rs-ce31db.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205) [![People gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-iran-rs-ce31db.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205) 6d ago [Middle East Conflict](https://www.nbcnews.com/middle-east-conflict) [Middle East Conflict](https://www.nbcnews.com/middle-east-conflict) [Pakistani man charged with plotting to attack a Jewish center in N.Y. pleads guilty](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369) Muhammad Shahzeb Khan said he was motivated to support the Islamic State group in retaliation for Israel's killing of Palestinians in Gaza. [![A blue flag flying in front of the DOJ headquarters in Washington.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-doj-ww-1600-3a8333.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369) [![A blue flag flying in front of the DOJ headquarters in Washington.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-doj-ww-1600-3a8333.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pakistani-man-charged-plotting-attack-jewish-center-new-york-pleads-gu-rcna267369) 7d ago [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [As U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire, what's actually in the deal — and will it last?](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-iran-agree-ceasefire-actually-deal-will-last-rcna266838) The temporary truce comes more than a month after the U.S. and Israel started the war on Iran on Feb. 28, triggering a wider conflict in the region. [![Iranians react to news of a ceasefire announcement at Enqelab Square in Tehran, on April 8 2026. ](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-iran-us-israel-mn-0750-1328bb.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-iran-agree-ceasefire-actually-deal-will-last-rcna266838) [![Iranians react to news of a ceasefire announcement at Enqelab Square in Tehran, on April 8 2026. ](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260408-iran-us-israel-mn-0750-1328bb.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-iran-agree-ceasefire-actually-deal-will-last-rcna266838) 7d ago [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Trump, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire after threat of massive attacks](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-infrastructure-ceasefire-rcna267039) The president said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire on the condition that Iran re-open the Strait of Hormuz. [![U.S. And Israel Wage War Against Iran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260407-iran-rs-ddf643.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-infrastructure-ceasefire-rcna267039) [![U.S. And Israel Wage War Against Iran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260407-iran-rs-ddf643.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-infrastructure-ceasefire-rcna267039) 8d ago [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Iran war](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran-war) [Trump says he doesn't know if he's winding down or escalating war with Iran](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-oil-ceasefire-israel-rcna266833) Iran has warned of a “more severe and expansive” response if the president follows through on his expletive-laden threat to strike energy infrastructure and bridges. [![US, Israel strike residential areas east and west of Tehran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260406-tehran-rs-5e2dc3.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-oil-ceasefire-israel-rcna266833) [![US, Israel strike residential areas east and west of Tehran](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260406-tehran-rs-5e2dc3.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-oil-ceasefire-israel-rcna266833)

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