US and Iran Engage in Ongoing Conflict After 47 Days

April 15, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US and Iran Engage in Ongoing Conflict After 47 Days

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for potential follow-up negotiations with Iran. According to reports, these discussions may take place in the coming days.

In a recent statement, Trump indicated that the conflict with Iran was nearing its conclusion. Concurrently, Israeli and Lebanese officials held a rare meeting in Washington, DC, amidst ongoing military operations in Lebanon.

The US Navy continues to enforce a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Separate from this development, the International Monetary Fund has issued a warning about the potential economic consequences of further escalation.

Details of these events are as follows:

Source: Al Jazeera