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U.S. says Iran ceasefire doesn't apply to Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Apr 8, 2026Center Left

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire does not apply to Israel's strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Axios, contradicting claims from Iran and the Pakistani mediators.Why it matters: Israel's renewed attacks in Lebanon posed an immediate challenge to the stability of the ceasefire.Stopping the Israeli strikes against…

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