Friday, April 17th 2026: CEASEFIRE SPREADS: LEBANON DEAL, IRAN NEXT

1. TRUMP ANNOUNCES ISRAEL-LEBANON CEASEFIRE: Trump said “as of two hours from now, we have a ceasefire with Israel and Lebanon” – a 10-DAY CEASEFIRE that took effect Friday April 17. Leaders coming to White House in 4-5 days.2. IRAN HAS AGREED TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON: Trump said “Iran’s agreed to that. And they’ve agreed to it very powerfully.” Iran agreed to give back nuclear dust buried underground.3. TALKS LIKELY THIS WEEKEND: Trump says US talks with Iran may resume this weekend.4. OIL DROPPED: Brent below $95, WTI near $90 on hopes of renewed diplomacy.5. Qasmiyeh Bridge destroyed – last link between south Lebanon and rest of country.6. IDF killed 1,700+ Hezbollah militants since late February.7. DHS shutdown Day 62.