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Israeli forces have threatened to launch airstrikes on the Lebanese city of Tayr, warning residents to evacuate the area. According to foreign news agencies, Israeli forces have instructed residents to move south of the Zahrani River in southern Lebanon. Israel claims to have halted operations against Iran following a directive from political leaders, but the operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon continues.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid stated that the situation is unprecedented in history. Meanwhile, the Lebanese Armed Forces have warned residents not to return to southern villages, appealing to them to stay away from areas where Israeli forces have advanced.
In a statement, the Lebanese Armed Forces said that they are taking precautions due to regional developments and the ceasefire in Iran, urging residents to stay away from areas where Israeli forces are present. Lebanese residents have been warned not to return to the area.
US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran will begin soon, but it is possible that Iran may not participate due to security reasons. The global market has seen a decline in crude oil prices, with a 21% drop in U.A.E. crude oil prices. According to London’s international market, this decline is a result of the ongoing situation.
An Iranian official stated that Iran may control the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and restrict access to it. This move could lead to a significant increase in oil prices. The Iranian Navy has been accused by the UAE of launching 35 drones and 17 ballistic missiles.
UAE officials have stated that their air defense system has successfully intercepted and destroyed the missiles. Iranian officials have been warned by UAE and US forces not to breach the ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the ceasefire and stated that Ukraine is willing to negotiate with Russia to maintain peace.
A report by the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US and its allies stated that they have agreed to not launch any further attacks on Iran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that any breaches of the ceasefire would undermine the peace process.
US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran will begin soon, but it is possible that Iran may not participate due to security reasons. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian spoke with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir and Chief of Defence Staff.
The Islamabad District Administration has announced a public holiday on April 9th and 10th. The administration of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has also announced a public holiday.
