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US-Iran truce should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat says

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Posted on April 9, 2026

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BRUSSELS, April 9 (Reuters) - The ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, adding that Iran-backed Lebanese

EU Diplomat Urges US-Iran Ceasefire Extension to Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes

EU Diplomat Urges US-Iran Ceasefire Extension to Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes

EU's Top Diplomat Calls for Broader Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions

Ceasefire Extension Proposal

BRUSSELS, April 9 (Reuters) - The ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, adding that Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah must disarm.

Concerns Over Israeli Actions

"Israeli actions are putting the U.S.-Iran ceasefire under severe strain. The Iran truce should extend to Lebanon," Kallas said in a post on X.

Impact of Recent Strikes

"Israeli strikes killed hundreds last night, making it hard to argue that such heavy-handed actions fall within self-defence," she also said.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Inti Landauro, Writing by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by)

Key Takeaways

  • Kaja Kallas highlighted that Israeli strikes in Lebanon are straining the U.S.–Iran ceasefire, arguing it must extend to Lebanon to preserve regional peace. (apnews.com)
  • She emphasized that Hezbollah, backed by Iran, must disarm in order to enable de-escalation and uphold the ceasefire’s integrity. (apnews.com)
  • The U.S.–Iran two‑week ceasefire, brokered via Pakistan and effective April 8, 2026, excludes Lebanon—drawing criticism from Kallas who sees inclusion as vital for a durable peace. (en.wikipedia.org)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did the EU's top diplomat say about the US-Iran ceasefire?
Kaja Kallas stated that the US-Iran ceasefire should be extended to Lebanon.
Why is Lebanon mentioned in discussions about the US-Iran truce?
Lebanon is mentioned due to the presence of Iran-backed Hezbollah and the impact of Israeli strikes.
What did Kaja Kallas say about Hezbollah?
Kaja Kallas called for Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese group, to disarm.
How are Israeli actions influencing the US-Iran ceasefire?
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have put severe strain on the US-Iran ceasefire according to the EU's top diplomat.
Who reported and wrote the article?
The article was reported by Inti Landauro and written by Charlotte Van Campenhout.

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