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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
1 min readLast updated: April 9, 2026
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged that the U.S.–Iran ceasefire agreed on April 8, 2026 should also cover Lebanon, calling for Hezbollah to disarm amid mounting Israeli strikes that threaten regional stability. She warned these heavy-handed actions could undermine the broader truce.
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 about US-Iran truce should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat says
1What 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.
2Why 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.
3What did Kaja Kallas say about Hezbollah?
Kaja Kallas called for Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese group, to disarm.
4How 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.
5Who reported and wrote the article?
The article was reported by Inti Landauro and written by Charlotte Van Campenhout.
