MIDDLE EAST LIVE 20 April: Uncertainty grows in the Strait of Hormuz
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A cargo ship laden with containers near a coast. (file photo)
Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed security incidents, including reported attacks on vessels and a US interception of an Iranian cargo ship. It's unclear if more talks will take place in the coming day between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. In Lebanon, a 10-day ceasefire with Israel continues to hold, with thousands returning to the south despite widespread destruction. A UN peacekeeper was also killed over the weekend – likely from Hezbollah fire. Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here.
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