Lebanon · 10 April, 2026 · 1 min read
Iran Accuses US of Violating Ceasefire Over Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes
Iran accuses the U.S. of violating the two-week ceasefire amid Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Israeli strikes on Lebanon escalate, complicating Pakistan-hosted ceasefire talks.
Whether Lebanon is included in the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire terms.
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TRT Arabi
“Ending the war in Lebanon is an integral part of the ceasefire agreement proposed by Pakistan, and as Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif clearly stated, the United States has pledged to halt the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and any action or stance that contradicts this pledge means that the United States is not fulfilling its commitments.”Read the original ↗
Council on Foreign Relations
“Iran and mediator Pakistan said that an end to fighting in Lebanon was part of the ceasefire deal, while Israel and the United States said it was not.”Read the original ↗
Shows a core framing clash: Iran and Pakistan view Lebanon as inside the ceasefire, while the US/Israel dispute that inclusion.
Ceasefire Ambiguity
The two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan has been marred by conflicting interpretations.
“Ending the war in Lebanon is an integral part of the ceasefire agreement proposed by Pakistan”
Iran insists the ceasefire must include Lebanon, while Washington and Tel Aviv deny that.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagayi stated that ending the war in Lebanon is an integral part of the ceasefire agreement.
Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf accused the US of breaching the 10-point peace framework.
Israel launched more than 100 strikes across Lebanon in 10 minutes, killing more than 300 people.
Hormuz and Oil
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical and contentious element of the ceasefire.
Iran planned to demand tolls of up to $1 a barrel for outbound oil.
Trump opposed tolls, saying the strait must be reopened without limitation.
The strait had been effectively closed by Iran since the war began.
Trump floated the idea of a joint venture to manage the waterway.
Talks in Islamabad
Pakistan prepared to host negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
“Pakistan is preparing to host the anticipated talks between Iran and the United States”
Iran's participation remained uncertain.
Holding talks depends on the US respecting its commitments to a ceasefire on all fronts, especially in Lebanon.
The American delegation was set to be led by Vice President JD Vance.
Doubt lingered about Iran's involvement.
Regional Reactions
Iranian President Bezhkian expressed appreciation for Turkey's condemnation of the aggression.
The temporary ceasefire should cover all fronts including Lebanon.
The EU's foreign policy chief described the ceasefire as fragile.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the ceasefire came into effect in full coordination with Israel.
The UN expressed serious concern over ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon.