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Lebanon Must Be Covered by Ceasefire Agreement, French Foreign Minister Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 9, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 9, 2026
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France’s Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot insisted on April 9 that the U.S.‑Iran ceasefire must extend to Lebanon, condemning “massive” Israeli strikes. He also outlined expectations for Iranian concessions during upcoming peace talks in Pakistan.
French Foreign Minister Calls for Lebanon to Be Included in Ceasefire Agreement
France's Position on Middle East Ceasefire and Regional Stability
Ceasefire Agreement and Lebanon's Inclusion
PARIS, April 9 (Reuters) - The ceasefire agreed by Iran and the United States must also cover military actions in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday, adding France condemned "massive" Israeli strikes the previous day.
Expectations from Iran in Peace Talks
Concessions Required from Iran
Barrot added that he expects Iran to make a series of concessions as part of the peace talks due to start in Pakistan.
Demands on Nuclear Weapons and Regional Activities
"Iran must give up to have nuclear weapons and means to obtain them, must give up using its missiles and drones to threaten countries in the region and give up supporting groups like Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis who destabilize the region," he said in an interview with Radio Station France Inter.
Strait of Hormuz and Regional Security
Iran must also open the traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, he said.
(Reporting by Inti Landauro; Editing by Susan Fenton)
Key Takeaways
- •French FM demands the U.S.–Iran ceasefire include Lebanon amid Israeli strikes jeopardizing the deal, echoing international concerns. (apnews.com)
- •Barrot condemned the scale of Israeli strikes on Lebanon as “massive” and stressed their threat to ceasefire sustainability. (apnews.com)
- •He expects Iran to concede on nuclear weapons, missiles, drones, support for regional proxies, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz in forthcoming Pakistan-mediated talks. (apnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lebanon must be covered by ceasefire agreement, French foreign minister says
1Why does France want Lebanon included in the ceasefire agreement?
The French foreign minister stated that any ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. should also cover military actions in Lebanon to prevent further regional instability.
2What concessions is France expecting from Iran?
France expects Iran to renounce nuclear weapons, stop using missiles and drones to threaten neighboring countries, and cease supporting groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and Houthis.
3What did France say about the recent Israeli strikes?
France condemned the 'massive' Israeli strikes in Lebanon that occurred the previous day.
4What regional security concerns did the French minister highlight?
The minister emphasized the destabilizing effect of Iran’s support for militant groups and the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for traffic.
5Where are the peace talks involving Iran expected to take place?
The peace talks between Iran and other parties are due to start in Pakistan.
