Iran welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon, says was part of Iran-US ceasefire understanding mediated by Pakistan, Iranian media reports

Iran's endorsement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, reportedly linked to a broader Iran-US ceasefire understanding mediated by Pakistan, signals potential easing of tensions in the region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 16 Apr 2026, 20:34 UTCOn the live feed at 20:14 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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