5 things to know for April 24: Iran war, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Epstein files, Meta layoffs, Georgia wildfires

The Iran war is approaching its eight-week mark with President Donald Trump declining to give a timeline for resolving the conflict. US military officials are developing new plans to target Iran's capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz in case the current ceasefire falls apart.
The Iran war is nearing its eight-week mark. President Donald Trump declined to give a timeline for resolving the conflict, telling reporters, 'Don’t rush me.' US military officials are developing plans to target Iran's capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz if the ceasefire fails. A fragile ceasefire in Lebanon has been extended by three weeks after Israeli and Lebanese representatives met at the White House. Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah continued to exchange attacks during the talks. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is a key issue in US-Iran peace efforts.
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