Iran’s president says Israeli strikes on Lebanon render negotiations meaningless

Published 09 Apr, 2026 05:35pm 1 min read
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. – Reuters
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. – Reuters

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian ​said on ‌Thursday that Israeli strikes on ​Lebanon ​violate the ceasefire agreement ⁠and would ​render negotiations ​meaningless.

Pezeshkian said Iran would not abandon ​the Lebanese ​people.

His comments come after ‌Israel carried ⁠out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon ​since ​the ⁠conflict with Hezbollah ​broke out ​last ⁠month, killing more than ⁠250 ​people on ​Wednesday.

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