Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded
Why it matters: Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran will commence on April 10th in Islamabad, potentially altering regional security dynamics.
- Israel supports the U.S. two-week suspension of strikes against Iran, provided Tehran opens straits and stops attacks against the U.S., Israel, and regional countries (Netanyahu's office).
- Israel clarified that the ceasefire with Iran does not include Lebanon (Netanyahu's office).
- Iran confirmed negotiations with the U.S. are scheduled to begin on Friday, April 10th, in Islamabad (Netanyahu's office).
- The Hindu reported that Iran fired missiles even as Trump paused attacks, adding a layer of complexity to the de-escalation efforts.
- Defense News highlighted that Iran's other potential WMD program is now in ruins following strikes by both Israel and the U.S., suggesting a broader context to the current negotiations.
Israel has publicly backed President Trump's two-week pause on strikes against Iran, conditional on Tehran immediately opening straits and ceasing attacks, though Israel explicitly stated this ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon. This comes as Iran confirms negotiations with the U.S. are set to begin on April 10th in Islamabad, following a period where Iran reportedly fired missiles despite the U.S. pause.
