Trump says US Navy attacked and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship
"U.S. Marines have custody of the vessel," Trump said.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military and government sites.
After initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan failed to reach a peace deal, Trump announced Sunday, April 19, that U.S. negotiators would head back to Islamabad Monday for a new round.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Vice President JD Vance would accompany special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law, to Islamabad for the talks.
Iran's continuing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and their alleged refusal to abandon their nuclear program remain key sticking points in negotiations, according to Trump.
Key Headlines
- Trump says US Navy attacked and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship
- Trump says 'the concept of' a peace deal with Iran is done
- Trump again threatens to strike Iranian infrastructure; announces new round of talks in Islamabad
- US-Iran talks have made progress, but 'gaps' remain, Tehran's chief negotiator says
- Iranian navy to bring 'new defeats' for US and Israel, supreme leader says
Israel says it is still striking Lebanon before the ceasefire goes into effect
The Israel Defense Forces said it is still striking Lebanon after what it says was a launch from Hezbollah a short time ago.
"The IDF is currently striking launchers from which the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched rockets to northern Israel a short while ago," the IDF said in a statement Thursday.
At least 29 killed, 124 injured in Lebanon over past day, health ministry says
Israeli forces have killed at least 2,196 people and wounded another 7,185 in Lebanon since March 2, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
In the past 24 hours, 29 people were killed and 124 others were injured, the health ministry said Thursday.
Among those killed since March 2 were 172 children and 93 health care workers. Meanwhile, another 661 children and 225 health care workers were among the injured, according to the health ministry.
-ABC News' Ghazi Balkiz
Hezbollah issues its conditions after ceasefire announced
Hezbollah commented on the ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon, saying conditions must return to what they were prior to March 2.
"A ceasefire must include a comprehensive halt to attacks across all Lebanese territory, with no freedom of movement for Israeli forces, and a return to the situation prior to March 2," Hezbollah's press office said in a statement.
"The continued Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory grants Lebanon and its people the right to resist," Hezbollah said.
Lebanese government still urging people to avoid returning to their homes in the south
Despite Lebanon and Israel reaching a 10-day ceasefire agreement, the Lebanese government is urging people to avoid returning to their homes in southern Lebanon.
According to the United Nations, over 1 million people in Lebanon have been displaced.
"We urge everyone to postpone their return to their towns and villages until the situation becomes clearer, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement," Lebanese House Speaker Nabih Berri said Thursday.