Day 58: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran

This live blog covered developments on Day 58 of the US-Israeli war on Iran. For a recap of Day 57, go here, and for Day 59 updates, click here.

• Israel warns residents against movement in several Lebanese villages
• Death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza rises
• Iran FM, Sultan of Oman hold consultations on the regional situation
• Israel claims to kill three Hamas fighters
• Trump says Washington shooting unlikely linked to Iran war

China ‘could help a lot more’ on Iran, Trump says

Published: April 26, 2026 | 22:59 GMT | by Web Desk 

US President Trump says that while Beijing could “help a lot more” in the conflict with Iran, he is not “overly disappointed”.

“I don’t think much. I think maybe helping, but I don’t think much. They could help a lot more,” Trump told Fox News.

He drew a parallel to US support for Ukraine, saying he did not consider China “very bad” given that Washington also assists allies in conflicts.

Oman calls for diplomacy to ensure navigation freedom in Hormuz Strait

Published: April 26, 2026 | 20:32 GMT | by Web Desk 

Oman’s foreign minister has called for diplomacy to ensure lasting freedom of navigation during restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Badr Albusaidi said he held talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Hormuz, describing the discussions as “good”.

“As littoral states, we recognise our shared responsibility to the international community and the urgent humanitarian need to free the seafarers held for far too long,” he posted on X.

“Much diplomacy is required and practical solutions to ensure lasting freedom of navigation,” he added.

Iran’s Araghchi on his way to Russia for talks on US-Israel war

Published: April 26, 2026 | 19:48 GMT | by Web Desk 

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has departed for Russia, where he would meet senior officials of the Russian Federation and discuss bilateral Iran-Russia relations, as well as regional and international developments, Al Jazeera reported. 

Iranian Ambassador expresses ‘sincere, wholehearted gratitude and appreciation’ to Pakistan for talks

Published: April 26, 2026 | 19:26 GMT | by AFP

Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, expressed “sincere and wholehearted gratitude and appreciation” to Pakistan, especially Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, for their “tireless efforts and good office initiative to end the war and bring lasting peace to the region.”

In a post on his X account, Amiri said the round of talks in Pakistan was held in “complete security, safety and tranquility for the delegation,” appreciating the country’s  “perfect management, thoughtful planning and successful implementation.”

“I express my sincere gratitude to the army staffs, security forces, police, employees of all executive institutions and especially the honorable people of Pakistan and Islamabad residents, for their patience, hospitality, and cooperative synergy during this period,” he said.  

“Iran-Pakistan Friendship Zindabad,” he added.

Transavia cancels some May, June flights on kerosene price rise

Published: April 26, 2026 | 18:27 GMT | by AFP

Transavia, the low-cost airline of the Air France-KLM group, will cancel some of its flights in May and June as jet fuel prices soar because of the Middle East war, the company told AFP on Sunday.

The cancelled flights represent about two percent of the airline's schedule, a spokesperson said.

Transavia said affected customers would be offered "a free rescheduling, a voucher, or a full refund of their ticket."

Europe usually imports half of its kerosene from Gulf countries, but the strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20 percent of the world's hydrocarbon production normally passes, has been effectively blocked ever since Israel and the United States attacked Iran in late February.

'Great respect for Pakistan': Trump praises Islamabad for peace efforts

Published: April 26, 2026 | 17:55 GMT | by Web Desk

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday commended Pakistan’s efforts for peace talks, stating that he has “great respect for Pakistan” and that it has been “terrific”.

“Great respect for Pakistan, but I will, because they’ve been terrific. They’ve really tried, and they’ll stay involved,” Trump said while speaking to Fox News.

Israel army says soldier killed in south Lebanon

Published: April 26, 2026 | 17:50 GMT | by AFP

The Israeli military said on Sunday that a soldier was killed in southern Lebanon, where a ceasefire has been in place since mid-April.

Sergeant Idan Fooks, 19, died "during combat" in south Lebanon, while "an officer and three additional soldiers were severely injured, along with a soldier who was moderately injured and a soldier who was lightly injured", the military said.

Israeli military orders evacuation of seven south Lebanon villages

Published: April 26, 2026 | 16:07 GMT | by AFP

The Israeli military ordered the evacuation of seven villages in southern Lebanon on Sunday, saying it would respond to what it said were Hezbollah's violations of a recently renewed ceasefire agreement between the countries.

"In light of the terrorist organization Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF is compelled to take decisive action against it," the military's Arabic-language spokesman Colonel Avichay Adraee said on X, naming seven villages north of the Litani River.

Trump says Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate

Published: April 26, 2026 | 15:22 GMT | by Web Desk

US President Donald Trump said that Iran can reach out to the United States if it wants to negotiate an end to the war between the two countries.

“If they want to talk, they can come to us, or they can call us. You know, there is a telephone. We have nice, secure lines,” Trump said while speaking to Fox News.

Hezbollah says Israel violating truce, rejects Netanyahu accusation

Published: April 26, 2026 | 14:52 GMT | by AFP

Hezbollah on Sunday rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusation that it was jeopardizing a ceasefire, and said it would keep responding to Israel's violations and its occupation of south Lebanon.

In a statement, Hezbollah said its attacks on Israeli targets in south Lebanon and northern Israel were "a legitimate response to the enemy's persistent violations of the ceasefire since the first day of the announcement of the temporary truce".

"Hezbollah affirms clearly and firmly that the enemy's continued ceasefire violations and above all its continued occupation of Lebanese territory and violations of its sovereignty will be met with a response and a resistance that is ready to defend its land and people," the statement said.

Lebanon state media says Israel begins striking south after warning

Published: April 26, 2026 | 12:03 GMT | by AFP

Lebanese official media said Israel's military began striking the country's south on Sunday after issuing an evacuation warning for seven locations, despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

"Israeli warplanes launched a strike" in Kfar Tibnit -- one of the locations included in the warning -- the state-run National News Agency said, adding that there were reports of casualties.

Israel's military has carried out repeated strikes in Lebanon since the truce came into force on April 17, and its troops are operating inside an Israeli-announced "yellow line" near the border where Lebanese residents have been warned not to return.

Gaza civil defense says three killed in Israeli attacks

Published: April 26, 2026 | 10:23 GMT | by AFP

Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory on Sunday killed at least three people, including a woman.

Despite an October ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue. "Three martyrs and several others were injured following attacks by occupation forces in Gaza City and Khan Yunis," said the agency.

Two men were killed when an Israeli drone fired a missile that "struck a group of civilians" near the Kuwait roundabout in the Zeitun neighborhood of Gaza City, the territory's largest urban center, the agency reported.

Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital confirmed it had received the bodies. In a separate incident, a woman was killed after being shot by Israeli forces in Khan Yunis. 

Her body was transferred to Nasser hospital, according to the agency. The Israeli military said it was not aware of any incident involving the death of a woman in Khan Yunis, adding it was looking into reports concerning the deaths of the two men.

Hezbollah claims attack on Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon

Published: April 26, 2026 | 10:02 GMT | by Web Desk

Despite a recently renewed ceasefire between Hezbollah and Lebanon, the group announced that it targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers in the town of Taybeh with a drone.

The group claims it inflicted casualties, according to Al Jazeera. 

Israel warns residents against movement in several Lebanese villages

Published: April 26, 2026 | 08:53 GMT | by Web Desk

The Israeli army has dropped leaflets from the skies in the Tyre district in southern Lebanon, warning residents about its military operation, according to Al Jazeera.

In videos published on social media, the army warned residents against moving south of several villages and their surroundings, confirming its positioning to confront what it described as “the ongoing terrorist activities” of Hezbollah.

The villages included Mazraat Bayt al-Siyada, Majdal Zoun, Zibqin, Yatar, Sarbin, Hadatha, Bayt Yahoun, Chaqra, Majdal Salam, Qabriha, Froun, Al-Wakkar al-Gharbi, Yahmur al-Shaqif, Arnoun, Deir Mimmas, Marjayoun, Ebel al-Saqi, Kfar Shouba, Al-Mari, Ain Qinya, and Ain Ata.

Death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza rises

Published: April 26, 2026 | 08:18 GMT | by Web Desk

At least 72,585 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s genocidal onslaught began in Oct. 2023, Al Jazeera reported, quoting the Palestinian Health Ministry.

It added that 809 people have been killed since the October 11 “ceasefire” came into effect. 

Iran FM, Sultan of Oman hold consultations on regional situation

Published: April 26, 2026 | 07:58 GMT | by Web Desk

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman had a meeting with Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

During the meeting, consultations took place regarding the latest developments in the regional situation, mediation efforts, and endeavors aimed at ending conflicts, during which the Sultan was briefed on the Iranian side's perspectives regarding those developments, said a post shared on X by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Iranian foreign minister listened to the Sultan's views on ways to advance these efforts in a manner that enhances opportunities for reaching sustainable political solutions and limits the repercussions of crises on the peoples of the region, with the Sultan affirming the importance of prioritizing the language of dialogue and diplomacy in addressing issues, in a way that contributes to consolidating the foundations of peace, according to the post.

For his part, the Iranian foreign minister expressed his country's appreciation for the positions of the Sultanate of Oman under Sultan Haitham's leadership in supporting dialogue efforts and enhancing endeavors for security and stability in the region, especially amid the current regional challenges, the post said.

Israel claims to kill three Hamas fighters

Published: April 26, 2026 | 04:09 GMT | by Web Desk

Israel has claimed to kill three Hamas fighters, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Israeli military. The fighters included a commander who had infiltrated Israel during the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.

The Israeli military said the others were a Hamas platoon commander, who “led numerous attacks” against Israeli forces in Gaza, and the third was an operative in the group’s military intelligence unit.

There was no immediate comment from Hamas, according to Al Jazeera.

Trump says Washington shooting unlikely linked to Iran war 

Published: April 26, 2026 | 04:09 GMT | by AFP 

US President Donald Trump said Saturday a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner would not deter him from the Iran war, although he believed the incident was unlikely linked to the conflict.

"It's not going to deter me from winning the war in Iran. I don't know if that had anything to do with it, I really don't think so, based on what we know," Trump told reporters in a briefing at the White House after the shocking security incident.

Trump had earlier said, however, that "you never know" if it could be linked to the Iran war, and said investigators were working on the motive of the shooter whom he described as a "lone wolf."

Araghchi holds calls with Egyptian, Turkish counterparts

Published: April 26, 2026 | 03:01 GMT | by Web Desk 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has spoken by phone with his Egyptian and Turkish counterparts, as diplomatic contacts continue over regional tensions and the Iran-US negotiation track.

IRNA reported that Araghchi and Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty discussed diplomacy, a possible ceasefire, and the latest regional developments. 

Anadolu reported that Araghchi’s call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan focused on recent developments in the Iran-US negotiation process.

More Israeli strikes reported in southern Lebanon: State media

Published: April 26, 2026 | 00:19 GMT | by Web Desk 

Israeli warplanes carried out fresh strikes across southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported, citing Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency.

The attacks targeted the town of Khiam in the Marjayoun district and Haddatha in the Bint Jbeil district, according to the report.

The agency also said Israeli artillery shelling was reported in the area.