Daily Briefing April 9 – All sides claim war victory. They can’t all be right |
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On Tuesday night, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran. By Wednesday, he renewed his threat to use unprecedented force against Iran if it doesn’t comply with the terms of the ceasefire, ahead of scheduled peace talks between Washington and Tehran.
But just what the terms of the ceasefire are is in question– as Israel continues its campaign in Lebanon against Hezbollah, while Iran and mediator Pakistan declare the US and Israel in breach.
Ahead of scheduled negotiations in Islamabad, Horovitz unravels some of the remaining knotty issues facing the three sides, even as each declares victory.
Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.
Trump threatens to renew war if Iran doesn’t comply with ‘real agreement’
US and Israel set out ambitious, vital war goals; as of the ceasefire, none have been achieved
Netanyahu left with vague promises, no clear victories after another war ends without a decisive win
Netanyahu: Iran’s enriched uranium will be removed, by agreement or in resumed fighting
Vance to lead US negotiators at first round of Islamabad talks with Iran on Saturday
IDF launches largest airstrikes yet on Hezbollah; Trump: Iran truce doesn’t cover Lebanon
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