Truce in Jeopardy: 182 Killed in Israeli Strikes on Lebanon as Tehran Threatens to Exit Ceasefire Deal

The 14-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran faces imminent collapse on Thursday, April 9, 2026, following a massive Israeli air campaign across Lebanon. While Pakistan initially stated the truce covered all fronts, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejected this, launching strikes that killed at least 182 people in 24 hours. The U.S. backed this stance, clarifying that Lebanon is not part of the current two-week agreement.

Hezbollah and Iran React:

Hezbollah retaliated by shelling Kibbutz Manara, vowing to continue attacks until the "Israeli-American aggression" stops. Crucially, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that Tehran is now considering withdrawing from the truce altogether due to the persistent targeting of Hezbollah infrastructure and leadership.