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Iran Threatens Israel Attack, Ceasefire Announced Just in Time

4/19/2026

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Iran was prepared to attack Israel at 8 PM local time on April 16, 2026, if the Lebanon ceasefire did not take effect.
An informed military source said Iranian officials pressured the U.S. to secure the ceasefire, which U.S. President Donald Trump announced at 7 PM.
Israel accepted the ceasefire in time to avert the planned action, after Iran's preparations and threat.

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Iran was prepared to attack Israel at 8 PM local time on April 16, 2026, if the Lebanon ceasefire did not take effect.
An informed military source said Iranian officials pressured the U.S. to secure the ceasefire, which U.S. President Donald Trump announced at 7 PM.
Israel accepted the ceasefire in time to avert the planned action, after Iran's preparations and threat.