# Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes, resulting in the deadliest day in the country since the war began.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · SooToday*

## Key points

- Israel's airstrikes on Beirut after the ceasefire announcement caused the deadliest day since the war began.
- Iranian news agencies suggested the Revolutionary Guard mined the Strait of Hormuz, restricting global oil shipping.
- Iran demands recognition of its uranium enrichment rights as a condition for a permanent ceasefire.
- Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled in Pakistan, led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
- Iran may seek to formalize charging ships for Strait of Hormuz passage, challenging longstanding international norms.

**Countries:** Iran, United States, Lebanon, Pakistan

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