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Dispute Resurfaces on the Eve of US-Iran Talks as Israel Violates Ceasefire, Casting Doubt on US-Iran Successful Meeting

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April 8 — Discord flared up on the eve of U.S.-Iran talks, centered on Israel’s ongoing attacks in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this morning he supports former President Donald Trump’s decision to pause attacks on Iran for two weeks—but the ceasefire does not cover actions in Lebanon. Trump confirmed the agreement in an evening interview, noting the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire excludes Lebanon and Hezbollah. Iran has told mediators it will only hold talks with the U.S. in Pakistan if a Lebanon ceasefire is in place. If Israel continues attacking Lebanon, Iran will target regional countries, including Israel. Mediators have urged Israel to adhere to relevant ceasefire arrangements and halt military operations in Lebanon. Under prior plans, U.S. and Iranian negotiation delegations are set to arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Thursday, with talks scheduled for April 10.
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