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Residents of northern Israel living near the Lebanese border protest the security situation, outside the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Sunday, April 19, 2026. Hebrew on a sign bearing an image of President Trump reads "Hezbollah thanks Trump."
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Trump said US negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday for round 2 of talks with Iran. But hours later, Iran had not confirmed it would attend, and its chief negotiator noted wide gaps between each side's demands. Iran says it will continue to block shipping off its coast as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect. The escalating standoff is deepening a global energy crisis, and could push the two countries toward renewed conflict. Israel meanwhile released a map showing its ‘forward defense line’ in Lebanon, where residents would likely be prevented from returning.
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