MIDDLE EAST LIVE 21 April: Talks unclear; Hormuz tensions continue

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A displaced family packs their belongings in their car at a shelter south-east of Beirut as they prepare to return home following the ceasefire.
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Uncertainty surrounds possible US-Iran talks in Pakistan, with no confirmation yet that they will go ahead. At the same time, tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over maritime security, while the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon continues despite the ceasefire. Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here.

Uncertainty surrounds possible US-Iran talks in Pakistan, with no confirmation yet that they will go ahead. At the same time, tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over maritime security, while the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon continues despite the ceasefire. Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here.

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