Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam Postpones US Visit Amid Iran Threats Over Hezbollah

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam postponed his planned visit to the United States and the United Nations.

“Lebanon's prime minister postpones US visit, citing domestic situation Nawaf Salam did not specify new date for his visit Abdulsalam Fayez 11 April 2026•Update: 11 April 2026 İstanbul Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Saturday postponed his planned visit to the US, citing the ongoing domestic conditions”

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Iran warned Beirut against sidelining Hezbollah in upcoming peace talks with Israel.

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Pro-Hezbollah protests erupted in Beirut, where demonstrators burned images of Salam.

The visit was expected to include meetings with senior US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Talks between Lebanese and Israeli representatives were still expected to take place in Washington.

Iran insisted on Hezbollah's inclusion in any peace process.

Pro-Hezbollah protesters in Beirut denounced Salam as a Zionist.

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Israel continued to pound Hezbollah inside Lebanon.

At least 14 were killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon.

The US-Iran talks in Islamabad failed to produce an agreement.

The cancellation highlighted the delicate balance of power in Lebanon.

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Iran's threats complicated the upcoming peace talks between Lebanon and Israel.

The conflict had widened to include Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The American delegation included Vice President JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the talks as make or break negotiations.