Middle East crisis live: Iranian negotiator says ‘we will not bow to any threats’ as Trump says US navy will blockade strait of Hormuz
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A post about an hour ago on the Israel Defense Forces Telegram channel claimed that overnight, the IDF “identified a rocket launcher positioned and ready to launch toward the State of Israel in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon”.
Shortly after the identification, the launcher was struck and dismantled in a rapid closure cycle, thwarting the launch before it could be carried out.
Coverage from 2 sources
- Middle East crisis live: Iranian negotiator says ‘we will not bow to any threats’ as Trump says US navy will blockade strait of HormuzGuardian - World · Adam Fulton (now); Marina Dunbar, Yohannes Lowe, Hayden Vernon and Imogen Dewey (earlier) · Apr 13, 2026, 2:17 AM
- Israeli strike kills paramedic, says Lebanese Red Cross – as it happenedGuardian - World · Adam Fulton, Marina Dunbar, Yohannes Lowe, Hayden Vernon and Imogen Dewey · Apr 13, 2026, 2:17 AM
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