US President Donald Trump said Iran is “doing a very poor job” of allowing oil through the Strait of Hormuz. In a furious social media statement, Trump wrote, “Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonourable some would say, of allowing oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!”
Meanwhile, the IRGC firmly denied firing any missiles at any country during the ceasefire hours, responding to reports that a drone caused damage at a Kuwait National Guard facility.
On the other hand, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet to begin “direct negotiations” with Lebanon “as soon as possible,” asserting that the talks would focus on disarming Hezbollah. In a subsequent statement, he reiterated that there is no ceasefire with the armed group in Lebanon as of now.
Iran and US-Israel war latest news– Here are the key developments on April 10, 2026
- Israeli strikes in Lebanon have continued, with at least 12 state security personnel reported killed in Nabatiyeh, casting uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks set to begin tomorrow
- Iran’s parliament speaker has said negotiations with Washington cannot proceed unless the ceasefire is extended to include Lebanon, in line with Tehran’s understanding of the agreement
- US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran after reports suggesting that the country was considering charging vessels additional toll fees to cross the Strait of Hormuz despite a ceasefire announcement that included “COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE” reopening of the waterway.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel wants to engage in direct negotiations with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah, however he hasn’t yet declared a ceasefire with the group in Lebanon.
- A US delegation is preparing for talks in Pakistan slated to start on Saturday.
- Lebanese officials said they haven’t been invited for a potential meeting with Israel in Washington DC next week. This comes after an Israeli official and a US official said negotiations between Israel and Lebanon were expected to begin at the US State Department.
- Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the death toll from Israel’s attacks across Lebanon on Wednesday had risen to 303.
- Iran’s IRGC has denied it fired any missiles at any country since the ceasefire announced, responding to Kuwait’s reports of a drone attack damaging a national guard facility.
- According to the maritime agency United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), only five ships traversed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. It also said no attacks occurred for 48 hours.
- Iranian outlets reported that former Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi died due to injuries sustained in an attack earlier this month.
- Trump and UK PM Keir Starmer are at the “next stage of finding a resolution” to open the Strait of Hormuz, said Downing Street. This comes after Starmer landed in Qatar, where his phone call with the POTUS took place. “They agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place and agreement to open the Strait, we are at the next stage of finding a resolution,” it says.
Inflation in US reignites as war sends energy costs soaring
US inflation climbed to a two-year high in March, driven by a sharp surge in energy prices due to the war in Iran.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of the cost of everyday goods and services, rose 3.3% year-on-year, up from 2.4% in February.
Fuel prices spiked 21% in a single month—the steepest increase since 1967—pushing the average price of gasoline to $4.15 per gallon, about 40% higher than pre-war levels.
While the White House described the disruption as temporary, economists cautioned that food prices are likely to rise further in April.
'Only reason they are alive today is to negotiate,' says Trump
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, "The Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short term extortion of the World by using International Waterways. The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!"
Recap of what has happened so far today
- Israeli strikes in Lebanon have continued, with at least 12 state security personnel reported killed in Nabatiyeh, casting uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks set to begin tomorrow.
- Iran’s parliament speaker has said negotiations with Washington cannot proceed unless the ceasefire is extended to include Lebanon, in line with Tehran’s understanding of the agreement.
- Iran’s joint military command has warned it remains on high alert, saying it has its “fingers on the trigger” amid what it calls repeated “breaches of trust” by the US and Israel.
- The US vice president, who is set to lead the American delegation, said President Donald Trump has laid out “pretty clear guidelines” for the talks and expressed optimism that they will be “positive.”
- Pakistan’s navy said it has rescued 18 sailors in distress in the North Arabian Sea.
30 rockets fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel: Report
Israeli Army Radio reported that around 30 rockets were launched from Lebanon towards northern Israel since early morning.
In a separate incident, the Israeli military said a reserve officer was seriously injured and another soldier sustained light wounds in a drone attack in southern Lebanon.
Iran sets preconditions for US talks: Lebanon ceasefire, asset release
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said talks with the United States cannot begin until two key conditions are met: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the unfreezing of Iranian assets.
In a post on X, Ghalibaf said both steps had been mutually agreed upon but remain unfulfilled. “A ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets must be implemented before negotiations can commence,” he wrote.
Israel expels Spain from Gaza coordination hub
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Spain has been removed from a Civil-Military Coordination Centre established under US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, which underpinned the Gaza ceasefire.
The move follows escalating criticism from Spain over Israel’s military actions in Iran, its policies in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, and its bombing campaign and ground operations in Lebanon.
“Israel will not remain silent in the face of those who attack us,” Netanyahu said, accusing Spain of defaming Israeli soldiers. “I have instructed that Spain’s representatives be removed from the coordination centre in Kiryat Gat after it has repeatedly chosen to stand against Israel.”
He added that Israel would not tolerate what he described as “hypocrisy and hostility,” warning that countries engaging in diplomatic opposition to Israel would face immediate consequences.
Iran proposes charging Hormuz transit fees in Iranian currency
According to a post by Iran’s consulate general in Mumbai on Friday, the head of Iran’s Parliament National Security Commission has said a parliamentary proposal would require transit fees through the Strait of Hormuz to be paid in the country’s national currency, the rial.
US sets terms for Iran talks, warns against ‘bad faith’ moves
US Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump has issued “pretty clear guidelines” for approaching upcoming negotiations with Iran.
Speaking to reporters before departing for Islamabad, Vance said he was “looking forward” to the discussions and believes they could be “positive” if handled constructively.
The vice president also underscored Washington’s conditional openness to engagement. “If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we are certainly willing to extend an open hand,” he said.
However, Vance also struck a cautionary note, warning that any attempt by Tehran to act in bad faith would be met with a firm response. “If they’re going to try to play us, they’re going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive,” he added.
Washington flags Iran as risk to US-China relations
A US trade representative has said Washington is seeking a stable relationship with China, but warned that ties could become complicated if Beijing engages with Iran in ways that conflict with US interests.
In an interview with CNBC, Jamieson Greer said he expects President Donald Trump to hold a productive meeting next month with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while cautioning that several challenges in the bilateral relationship remain unresolved.
UN food agency steps up activities for nearly 1 million displaced in Lebanon
The World Food Program on Friday issued a fresh statement that 874,000 people in Lebanon were facing “acute food insecurity” before the latest escalation.
Despite the risks, the WFP is continuing to send humanitarian convoys to southern Lebanon to villages on the border with Israel, which have been subject to heavy bombing, the agency said in a statement.
It says it has provided emergency food and assistance to over 440,000 people since March 2.
Islamabad in lockdown as US-Iran talks stumble
Islamabad remained under a sweeping security lockdown on Friday, as high-stakes talks between Washington and Tehran faltered at a local level. While a fragile truce has brought a temporary calm over Tehran, the conflict’s centre of gravity is shifting toward the world’s most vital energy corridor and a parallel flashpoint in Lebanon. The Pakistani capital was unusually subdued, with key roads barricaded and a two-day public holiday imposed to manage the arrival of diplomatic delegations. Yet, the sense of “peace” appeared largely procedural, with little evidence of a durable de-escalation on the ground.
Starmer condemns Iran, signals support for regional stability measures
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated his strong condemnation of Iranian attacks on Qatar during a meeting with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
According to a statement from the Qatari Emiri Diwan, Starmer affirmed the UK’s support for efforts to safeguard Qatar’s sovereignty, security, and stability.
Both leaders also welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, underscoring its significance in easing tensions and reinforcing regional stability.
They further emphasised the need for coordinated international efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement—one that ensures regional security, protects supply chains, and maintains uninterrupted global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, while contributing to broader international peace and stability.
MEA expresses concern over civilian toll in Lebanon
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said the high number of civilian casualties in Lebanon is a matter of concern, adding that the Indian Embassy there is in close contact with the Indian community to ensure their safety and security.
“We are deeply concerned by reports of a large number of civilian casualties in Lebanon. As a troop contributing country to the UNIFIL that is invested in Lebanon’s peace and security, the direction of events is very disturbing. India has always emphasised the protection of civilians as the foremost priority. Observing international law, and respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity of states is essential. Our Embassy in Lebanon remains in close touch with the Indian community for its safety and security.”
Spain rules out NATO role in West Asia conflict
After NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggested the alliance could play a role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares rejected the idea, stating that NATO has no role in the conflict. “NATO has no involvement in this war. The Middle East is not within NATO’s area of action,” he said on Friday, according to Spanish media reports.
Iran says 125,000 civilian units affected, hundreds of medical sites damaged
Iranian Red Crescent Society’s head Pirhossein Kolivand said that 125,630 civilian units across Iran were affected during US-Israeli attacks, according to IRNA news agency. Kolivand added that 23,500 of the damaged sites were commercial centres and businesses, while 339 medical facilities—including hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories, health centres and emergency units—were also hit.
Lebanon to join Washington talks on possible ceasefire
A senior Lebanese official has told Reuters that Beirut will participate in a meeting in Washington next week to discuss, and possibly announce, a ceasefire—signalling renewed diplomatic momentum to ease tensions.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine helped Gulf nations tackle Iranian drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv has showcased to several Middle Eastern countries how its interceptor systems can effectively shoot down Iranian-made Shahed drones. His remarks follow a recent visit to the region, where Gulf nations have been facing sustained missile and drone attacks from Iran.
Drawing on years of battlefield experience against the same Shahed drones — supplied by Tehran to Russia — Ukraine has positioned its air defence expertise as a potential model for regional partners.
We sent our military experts to the Middle East, including specialists in interceptor drones and electronic warfare. We demonstrated to some countries how to work with interceptors. Did we destroy Iranian “shaheds?” Yes, we did. Did we do it in just one country? No, in several.…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 10, 2026
Pakistan, France push for Lebanon’s inclusion in ceasefire framework
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot have voiced concern over “serious ceasefire violations” in Lebanon following a phone call on Friday.
The exchange is notable as Pakistan, which mediated the US-Iran ceasefire, maintains that the truce extends to Lebanon. This position is disputed by the United States and Israel. Israel carried out one of its most intense bombing campaigns of the war in Lebanon on Wednesday, just hours after the ceasefire announcement. The bombing left over 200 people dead.
France has also pushed for the ceasefire to explicitly include Lebanon. According to Pakistan’s foreign ministry, both leaders stressed the need for full implementation of and adherence to the ceasefire.
Iran official says over 3,000 people killed in the war
A top medical official in Iran has put the death toll in the war with Israel and the United States at over 3,000 people.
The state-run IRAN daily newspaper quoted Abbas Masjedi, head of the Legal Medicine Organization, as saying “more than 3,000 people were killed in enemy attacks.” Masjedi did not elaborate on the breakdown in civilian versus military casualties. Iran’s government has not provided any definitive death toll from the weeks-long war.
Saudi Arabia confirms attack on crucial East-West Pipeline
The state-run Saudi Press Agency cited officials from the Ministry of Energy to report confirmation of attacks against its oil and gas facilities. This included the crucial East-West Pipeline.
Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes
Kuwait accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks despite the ceasefire. Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard denied launching attacks on Thursday night against the Persian Gulf states.
Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, letters show
Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May 31 due to the Iran crisis, igniting revenue loss fears among Indian carriers that had planned more flights than airlines from any other country, letters show.
Islamabad locked down ahead of US-Iran talks
Pakistan’s capital fell unusually quiet Friday as authorities locked down Islamabad ahead of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran aimed at securing a lasting ceasefire after weeks of war.
Roads lay nearly empty, checkpoints were set up at major arteries, and a two-day public holiday kept residents indoors.
Behind the calm, diplomatic activity intensified.
US negotiators prepare for Pakistan talks, Iran remains mum amid Lebanon attacks
Negotiators from Iran and the United States prepared Friday for high-level talks planned to start a day later in Islamabad, seeking to steady a ceasefire teetering over Israel and Hezbollah exchanging fire and Tehran’s chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance was set to take off from Washington, with Iran still remaining mum over its team as it tried to pressure Washington to halt Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
The semiofficial Tasnim news agency, close to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, claimed that talks would “remain suspended” otherwise.
Oil gains and Asian stocks are mostly higher ahead of planned US-Iran talks
Asian stocks were mostly up Friday while oil prices also rose on the fragile Iran war ceasefire and ahead of Iran-U.S. negotiations in Pakistan over the weekend.
South Korea’s Kospi was up 1.5% to 5,862.58. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.9% to 56,952.60.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 0.8% to 25,954.15, while the Shanghai Composite index was also 0.8% higher at 3,996.34.
Brent crude, the international standard, was 1% higher at $96.92 per barrel. Benchmark U.S. crude was up 0.8% to $98.62 a barrel.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine shot down Shahed drones in over West Asia amid Iran war
Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy made his first public acknowledgment of the operations Wednesday in remarks to reporters that were embargoed until Friday.Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces took part in active operations abroad using domestically produced, battle-tested interceptor drones.
Hezbollah targets Israel's Ashdod and Haifa with rocket fire
According to an Al Jazeera update, Israeli forces said about 60 rockets were fired into the northern part of the country in the early hours of Friday. These longer distance projectiles targeted the cities of Ashdod and Haifa.
IDF destroys homes in Lebanese town, rocket fire targets Galilee in Israel
According to an Al Jazeera update, Israeli forces are blowing up homes in the town of Haneen in southern Lebanon. The publication also reported that rockets are being fired from southern Lebanon towards Galilee in northern Israel.
Iran limits Strait of Hormuz traffic to just 15 ships per day as over 230 tankers wait: Reports
Russia’s state-run TASS news agency reported on Thursday that Iran had now set a traffic limit for the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran will reportedly allow no more than 15 ships to pass per day as part of a ceasefire agreement with the United States. This would mark a nearly 90% drop in shipments --- while more than 230 vessels wait in the strategic waterway.
Middle East producers prepare for oil export resumption via Hormuz: Report
According to a Reuters report, producers in the Middle East have asked Asian refiners to submit crude oil loading programmes for April and May in preparation for the eventual resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.