Is the ceasefire in Lebanon under Iranian pressure?

16 April, 2026, 10:45 am

Last modified: 16 April, 2026, 10:49 am

Is the ceasefire in Lebanon under Iranian pressure?

16 April, 2026, 10:45 am

Last modified: 16 April, 2026, 10:49 am

There have been rumors of a one-week temporary ceasefire in Lebanon to resolve the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The pro-Iranian media outlet Al-Mayadeen claimed that it could take effect from Wednesday night (April 15). It is being claimed that the decision was taken under Iranian pressure, coinciding with the final week of the ongoing ceasefire between Iran and the United States.

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