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Iran's Ghalibaf Warns U.S. Ceasefire at Risk Amid Lebanon Strikes

4/11/2026

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Ghalibaf Warns Ceasefire

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, warned the U.S. ceasefire is at risk due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
The United States and Israel say the ceasefire excludes Lebanon, complicating talks.
Negotiations are to begin in Pakistan, but Lebanon's status creates a major obstacle.
Iran has resumed missile and drone attacks on Gulf states in retaliation for strikes on its oil facilities.

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Iranian Woman Calls for Peace

An anonymous Iranian woman describes daily chaos in Tehran amid a two-week U.S.–Iran ceasefire.
In an essay for The Australian, she cites explosions, checkpoints, and internet blackouts since February.
Some cheered attacks on the regime, but ongoing violence has deepened anxiety about the future.
As Iran–U.S. negotiations begin, she calls for a ceasefire that promotes peace, not abandonment.

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Tehran Under Bombardment

Tehran experienced intense bombardment over the weekend during the fifth week of conflict.
Residents described harrowing scenes as families huddled in bathrooms and stairwells to escape the violence.
Many residents expressed fear for their safety, with one stating, “I’m very, very worried.”
Ongoing airstrikes intensify terror and complicate the fragile ceasefire with the U.S. and ongoing negotiations.
The emotional toll underscores the urgent need for a resolution.

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Historical Context

The 1979 Iranian Revolution overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, establishing the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This shift ended Iran's monarchy and intensified anti-American sentiment, particularly after the U.S. admitted the Shah for medical treatment. The subsequent hostage crisis, lasting 444 days, further strained U.S.-Iran relations and has contributed to ongoing regional instability and conflict, including Iran's military actions today.

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Ghalibaf Warns Ceasefire

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, warned the U.S. ceasefire is at risk due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
The United States and Israel say the ceasefire excludes Lebanon, complicating talks.
Negotiations are to begin in Pakistan, but Lebanon's status creates a major obstacle.
Iran has resumed missile and drone attacks on Gulf states in retaliation for strikes on its oil facilities.

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