Mediated by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the talks mark a significant step toward easing escalating tensions. The conflict intensified after Hezbollah’s March 2 attack on Israel, drawing Lebanon deeper into the regional crisis involving Iran. Since then, Israeli strikes have reportedly killed over 2,000 people and displaced more than a million. With ground operations underway in southern Lebanon, global pressure for a ceasefire is mounting. Can diplomacy finally bring stability to the region? Stay tuned for updates. Published – April 15, 2026 02:10 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Telangana’s 3.13% representation in Parliament is bare minimum, not ceiling: Kavitha Watch: Tankers halted as U.S. blockade shuts strait of Hormuz route