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Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire Before U.S. Peace Talks

4/11/2026

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Ghalibaf Demands Ceasefire

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says a Lebanon ceasefire must precede peace talks with the United States, complicating negotiations set for April 10 in Pakistan.
Ghalibaf says Israeli strikes have rendered the talks meaningless.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance leads the American delegation.
U.S. President Donald Trump expresses cautious optimism about a potential agreement.

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Gulf Nations Reassess Security

Gulf nations are reassessing security strategies after the US-Israel war on Iran and threats to the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain advocate a hardline stance toward Iran.
Other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members seek engagement with Iran.
The GCC fears upcoming US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan may compromise security.
Defense partnerships with Pakistan and India reflect a shift toward regional alliances.

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Ghalibaf Demands Ceasefire

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says a Lebanon ceasefire must precede peace talks with the United States, complicating negotiations set for April 10 in Pakistan.
Ghalibaf says Israeli strikes have rendered the talks meaningless.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance leads the American delegation.
U.S. President Donald Trump expresses cautious optimism about a potential agreement.

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