Iran war updates: Trump voices optimism about deal; Tehran cautious

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Friday, April 17, 2026.

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US President Donald Trump attends a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, April 17 [Evan Vucci/Reuters]
By Adam Hancock, Zaid Sabah, Yashraj Sharma, Adam Hancock, Zsombor Peter, Nils Adler, Caolán Magee, Faisal Ali, Federica Marsi and Lyndal Rowlands
Published On 17 Apr 2026

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