Rescue team works at a damaged building in the Barbour neighbourhood of Beirut, Lebanon, on April 8, 2026, after an Israeli strike. Rescuers at the scene said at least six people were killed and others remained missing.
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President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, just ahead of a deadline he imposed for the country to open the Strait of Hormuz or face catastrophic attacks on infrastructure. In the Middle East there are feelings of relief, anger and uncertainty, after the ceasefire was announced. We hear from NPR reporters in Israel and Lebanon to hear how people are reacting.