Iran Warns Against Peace Talks After Israeli Strikes on Lebanon

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:26:00 +0200

Following a ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump, tensions in the Middle East remain high as Israel launched its heaviest strikes on Lebanon, killing hundreds. Iran's lead negotiator, Mohammed Bager Qalibaf, declared that peace talks with the United States would be 'unreasonable' under current conditions, citing violations of the ceasefire by Israel's actions against Hezbollah and U.S. demands regarding Iran's nuclear program. Israel and the U.S. stated that the ceasefire did not include Lebanon, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that strikes would continue. Iran-backed Hezbollah retaliated with rocket attacks on northern Israel. Meanwhile, Iran targeted oil facilities in neighboring Gulf countries, affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and raising concerns over global energy supplies. Despite the war's declared end, Iran retains its uranium stockpile and missile capabilities, while global markets saw a temporary surge in stock indexes and a dro