Iran war live: Lebanon truce extended; Trump says time not on Tehran’s side
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- Trump extended the Lebanon‑Israel ceasefire by three weeks, moving the deadline to May 1.
- Iran was warned by Trump that “the clock is ticking,” signaling limited time for Tehran.
- Gaza health ministry tallied 72,568 deaths and 172,338 injuries amid the conflict.
- Israel gains a three‑week pause that could enable US‑mediated talks.
- US military stockpiles are being burned through, exposing strain on resources.
Why it matters: Israel and Lebanon gain a three‑week ceasefire; Iran loses strategic momentum before the May 1 deadline; the pause spares the US from further costly deployments, easing its defense budget.
