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Vance Rejects Iran's Ceasefire Claims, Urges Honest Dialogue

4/12/2026

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Vice President JD Vance rejected Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's claim that the United States violated a ceasefire, noting Lebanon was not part of the agreement.
He attributed the misunderstanding to Ghalibaf's English and said ceasefires are chaotic, citing recent attacks.
Vance expressed optimism for Islamabad talks and urged Iran to avoid deception, noting the talks will be the first direct discussions since the conflict began.

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Vice President JD Vance rejected Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's claim that the United States violated a ceasefire, noting Lebanon was not part of the agreement.
He attributed the misunderstanding to Ghalibaf's English and said ceasefires are chaotic, citing recent attacks.
Vance expressed optimism for Islamabad talks and urged Iran to avoid deception, noting the talks will be the first direct discussions since the conflict began.