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Tehran has decried the “savage massacre” of civilians in Lebanon, which Washington claims was not part of the ceasefire deal
Published 8 Apr, 2026 21:50 | Updated 8 Apr, 2026 21:55
President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling ways to punish NATO members who refused to help the US in its war against Iran, which is still flaring despite the announced two-week ceasefire.
The Trump administration could pull out American troops from the European NATO member states that closed their airspace to US warplanes or limited the use of their bases for strikes on Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal sources.
Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week suspension of warfare, but the deal seems flimsy after multiple violations ahead of talks in Pakistan. Trump said Iran’s ten-point proposal delivered via Pakistan offers a “workable basis on which to negotiate” – but due to what Vice President J.D. Vance called a “misunderstanding,” Lebanon was not included in the deal.
Israel launched its “biggest yet” series of attacks on the country including its capital, Beirut, reportedly killing hundreds of civilians. Iran has decried the “savage massacre,” and the commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force has pledged revenge.
Key developments:
- Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the US of violating three key clauses of Tehran’s 10‑point proposal, including non‑compliance with the Lebanon ceasefire, the intrusion of a drone into Iranian airspace, and “denial of Iran’s right to enrichment.”
- The US observed an uptick in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the White House. However, a leading maritime industry source, Lloyd’s List, has reported that only three vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran ceasefire was announced early on Wednesday.
- US Vice President J.D. Vance will reportedly lead the negotiating team in talks with Iran in Islamabad, with Trump envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff also set to take part in the first round on Saturday morning.
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08 April 2026
22:01 GMT
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it is “outraged by the devastating death and destruction in densely populated areas across Lebanon” following the latest Israeli strikes on the country.
In a statement that did not explicitly blame any party, the head of the ICRC’s delegation in Lebanon said “people across Lebanon were holding their breath for a ceasefire agreement, but a wave of deadly strikes plunged the country into panic and chaos.”
We are outraged by the devastating death and destruction in densely populated areas across Lebanon today following intensified military operations. @ICRC_lb is working closely with local authorities and the @RedCrossLebanon to support the medical response as overwhelmed medical… pic.twitter.com/JyTLsaEf82
— ICRC (@ICRC) April 8, 202621:53 GMT
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte traveled to Washington on Wednesday to meet with Trump, seeking to deepen ties amid tensions within the bloc over the Iran war and the president’s past threats to leave NATO and annex Greenland.
21:50 GMT
The Trump administration is considering a plan to punish NATO members deemed unhelpful during the Iran war by relocating US troops out of their countries, according to administration officials cited by the Wall Street Journal.
The proposal would move American forces from nations that restricted airspace or base access – such as Spain, Germany, and Italy – and reposition them in more supportive countries like Poland, Romania, Lithuania, and Greece. Officials said the plan could also involve closing a US base in Spain or Germany.
The proposals fall short of Trump’s threats to quit NATO entirely. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to comment on the reports, but said Trump plans a “frank and candid conversation” with NATO’s chief.
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