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The latest on the Iran ceasefire

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published April 9, 2026 at 11:46 AM EDT

The ceasefire in the Middle East continues to look shaky as Israel bombs Lebanon, which Iran says is a violation of the agreement.

Host Scott Tong speaks to NPR’s Aya Batrawy for the latest.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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