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Vance Clears Lebanon From Iran Ceasefire, Contradicts Pakistan and Iran

10 April, 2026.Lebanon.21 sources

Key Takeaways

Vance denies Lebanon's inclusion in U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks.
Iran and Pakistan insist Lebanon is included in the ceasefire deal.
Two-week ceasefire is in effect, but Lebanon's inclusion remains disputed.

Lebanon Excluded

US Vice President JD Vance categorically rejected assertions that Lebanon was part of the truce talks.

“The White House has denied that it has any plans to use nuclear weapons against Iran as a deadline imposed by President Donald Trump for Tehran to make a deal or face a massive onslaught looms”

Al Jazeera

He stated, We never made that promise.

Al Jazeera

The statement directly contradicted claims made by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The Financial Times reported Pakistan's role was more as a conduit for American interests.

The divergence over Lebanon's inclusion fueled confusion just as a two-week ceasefire took effect.

Operational Impact

Despite the ceasefire, Israeli strikes in Lebanon continued.

The Lebanese Civil Defense reported at least 254 people killed.

AP News

Iran's foreign minister said the U.S. must choose — ceasefire or continued war via Israel.

The Strait of Hormuz was closed by Iran in response to Israeli attacks.

Trump warned that if a deal was not reached, the Shootin' Starts.

Diplomatic Challenges

The confusion over Lebanon's inclusion highlighted the chaotic nature of the diplomatic process.

“Budapest (Hungary) US Vice President JD Vance firmly discarded the claims of Lebanon being a part of the truce talks between Washington and Tehran, as the precarious two-week ceasefire comes into place”