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Iran says Lebanon is inseparable from ceasefire, warns of strong response

Iran linked Lebanon to the US-Iran two-week truce and warned that violations would carry severe costs after deadly Israeli strikes, while Iran's nuclear agency rejected demands to limit uranium enrichment ahead of mediated talks.

Apr 9th 2026 · Iran

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  • Iran parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Lebanon and the Resistance Axis are an inseparable part of the two-week ceasefire and warned violations will prompt strong responses.
  • At least 203 people were killed and 1,000 wounded in recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon, the health ministry said.
  • The EU, France and the UK urged that the ceasefire be extended to Lebanon to prevent the truce from collapsing.
  • Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami ruled out any restrictions on Iran's uranium enrichment ahead of talks with the United States.
  • Pakistan is mediating talks set to resume between Iran and the United States despite rising regional tensions.

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