Israel-Iran war LIVE: U.S. says it has completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea

Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct negotiations after “productive discussions” between the two sides in Washington, the United States said on Tuesday (April 14, 2026).

“The participants held productive discussions on steps toward launching direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statement, adding: “All sides agreed to launch direct negotiations at a mutually agreed time and venue.”

The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday (April 14, 2026) it does not plan to renew a temporary easing of sanctions on Iranian oil that aimed to ease war-related supply shocks. “The short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil already stranded at sea is set to expire in a few days and will not be renewed,” the Treasury Department said in a statement. It added that it is “maintaining maximum pressure” on Tehran. Follow the live for more updates.
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