Tensions across the West Asia continued to escalate on Saturday as military incidents, political disagreements, and stalled peace negotiations dominated the day’s developments on April 18. Here are the key highlights of April 18 as tensions continue between US and Iran.

French peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

A French soldier serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was killed and three others were injured in an attack in Lebanon. French President Emmanuel Macron said the attack appears to have been carried out by Hezbollah and urged Lebanese authorities to take action against those responsible.