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Ceasefire Talks Begin: U.S. Pushes for Israel to Halt Attacks

4/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

United States Vice President JD Vance leads the American delegation as ceasefire talks open in Islamabad.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says talks hinge on Israel halting attacks in Lebanon.
He also says a Lebanon ceasefire and the release of Iranian assets must precede negotiations.
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed more than 300 people.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pressured Israel to reduce actions as tensions persist.

History

Historical Context

The 1989 Taif Agreement aimed to end the Lebanese Civil War, which lasted from 1975 to 1990 and resulted in over 120,000 deaths. It established a framework for political reform and Syrian influence in Lebanon. Current ceasefire talks in Islamabad reflect ongoing regional tensions, as recent airstrikes have caused over 300 casualties, highlighting the fragile peace established decades ago.

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Story summary

United States Vice President JD Vance leads the American delegation as ceasefire talks open in Islamabad.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says talks hinge on Israel halting attacks in Lebanon.
He also says a Lebanon ceasefire and the release of Iranian assets must precede negotiations.
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed more than 300 people.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pressured Israel to reduce actions as tensions persist.

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