Lebanon Ceasefire Hopes, US-Iran Tensions

0:00It's April 15th, Sydney News. Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Day 47 of the war. Day 8 of the ceasefire everywhere, but Lebanon. And day 3 of the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Hezbollah media in Lebanon claims a one-week truce with Israel drops tonight, tying into the bigger U.S. Israel-Arandio from last week. But Israel's security cabinet met. Netanyahu's office put out a video saying no deal. IDF just keeps building up that security zone in southern. Lebanon, where hundreds of thousands got displaced. Precious coming from both sides. Tehran leaning on Hezbollah. Washington pushing Israel. Trump told ABC and Fox Business the Iran War might wrap soon with amazing days ahead. No need to stretch the ceasefire past next week. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief hit Tehran with a U.S. message, hinting at fresh talks, and the Navy stopped eight Iranian oil tankers in the.

1:02Straight though Iran says one slip through. Civilians in Lebanon are paying heavy, health ministry counts 2,167 dead. 7,061 injured, including two 60 women and 172 kids killed. Trump called Netanyahu to dial it back after those strikes rattled the White House. Hezbollah fired 40 rockets into northern Israel this morning alone, keeping the chaos rolling. Sources say a senior Israeli figure expects a full Lebanon ceasefire in days. No choice. Netanyahu's prep for any fight resuming, sounding cautious, while Trump bets on holding the line. Al-Maidin credits Iran. Israeli outlets point to U.S. nudges. Either way, folks there need a break bad. With oil jitters spiking globally, watch for sketchy AI apps claiming to track Australia's fuel, ABC Verify says don't trust them. I stay glued as these hours unfold.