Iran
Iran welcomes Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:27 UTC · 2 sources
Iran's foreign ministry has issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire announced between Israel and Lebanon. The statement marks Tehran's official diplomatic position on the U.S.-brokered truce, which has been portrayed by other Iranian officials as a victory for Hezbollah's resistance. This public endorsement comes amid a fragile halt in hostilities and ongoing demands from Iran for a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:27 UTC · First reported: 3h ago
