Middle East crisis live: Trump casts doubt on Iran war ceasefire over continued closure of strait of Hormuz

Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade strikes as Trump tells US media he has asked Netanyahu to be more ‘low-key’ in Lebanon. Follow live news Netanyahu says there is no ceasefire in Lebanon as Israel launches fresh strikes Japan plans to release 20 days’ worth of oil reserves from May, prime minister Sanae Takaichi told a cabinet meeting on Friday, to ensure stable domestic supply as conflict in the region continues disrupts global supply. Japan is dependent on the Middle East for around 95% of its oil.