16 APR 2026
Lebanon

Iranian official credits Hezbollah for ceasefire

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:05 UTC · 9 sources

A senior Iranian military official has given a detailed account of Tehran's brinkmanship leading up to the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. In an interview with Al-Mayadeen, the official stated that after diplomatic efforts failed, Iran repeatedly went to the brink of war and prepared missile launch platforms. He claimed that a definitive deadline was set, and Israel, upon seeing the seriousness of the impending operation and Hezbollah's resistance, was forced to stop firing on Lebanon. This narrative frames the ceasefire as a military victory coerced by Iran and its allies, aligning with Tehran's broader propaganda efforts. The official's comments were published by the IRGC Cyber Corps channel on Telegram.

Updates
3h agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

Added explicit thanks to Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir for his mediating role in endorsing the ceasefire.

3h ago@officialrnintel

Ghalibaf added that Iran will deal with the ceasefire with caution while remaining steadfast in its support.

3h ago@clashreport

Ghalibaf reiterated his previous statement, confirming Iran's cautious stance and commitment to the Axis of Resistance.

3h agoسپاه سایبری پاسداران IRGC 🏴

Ghalibaf's statement was posted by the IRGC Cyber Corps, adding an official Iranian military channel as a source for his repeated remarks.

2h ago@NOELreports

IRGC official Mohsen Rezaei specifically stated that future negotiations depend on conditions set by Iran and allied forces, not by Trump.

2h agoIsrael Today

New reports indicate Iranian officials in Tehran are specifically framing the ceasefire as a victory that has saved Hezbollah, adding detail to Iran's celebratory narrative.

1h agoسپاه سایبری پاسداران IRGC 🏴

New details from a senior Iranian military official claim Iran prepared missile launches and set a definitive deadline, forcing Israel to accept the ceasefire.

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TW@Osint613view3h ago
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TGسپاه سایبری پاسداران IRGC 🏴view3h ago
TW@NOELreportsview2h ago
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TGIsrael Todayview2h ago
TGسپاه سایبری پاسداران IRGC 🏴view1h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:05 UTC · First reported: 3h ago