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European leaders welcome two-week U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran and urge Lebanon be included

A France-led European effort welcomed the temporary ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, called for Lebanon to be covered and pushed for a negotiated, lasting settlement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 8th 2026 · France

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  • European leaders endorsed the two-week ceasefire between U.S.-Israel and Iran and called for it to become a lasting negotiated settlement.
  • They said the ceasefire should explicitly include Lebanon.
  • France is leading a group of 15 countries coordinating with Iran to help resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Europe refused to join U.S. offensive actions against Iran, a move that has strained transatlantic ties.
  • British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the ceasefire ahead of a West Asia trip and urged reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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