RT News - April 9 2026 (17:00 MSK)

Washington calls truce expectations for Lebanon a misunderstanding, as Israeli strikes on Beirut kill more than 250 people after Tehran’s ceasefire terms demanded the IDF end its operations in the country. Search and rescue operations are underway as Beirut declares April ninth a National Day of mourning for those killed in the Israeli assault. Iran says the attack violates the terms of its 10-point truce with Washington.  Amid the proclaimed peace and its violations, Thousands gather across the Islamic Republic to honor the late Ayatollah Khamenei - and support for Lebanon coming under increased IDF attacks.