Iran's Ghalibaf Condemns Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Iran's Parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has condemned Israel's military strikes on Lebanon, claiming they violate a recently announced ceasefire. The situation escalates as Ghalibaf outlines specific breaches of the ceasefire agreement, while US Vice President JD Vance clarifies that Lebanon is not part of the ongoing peace negotiations. As tensions rise, critical talks in Islamabad aim to establish a lasting ceasefire, but recent developments threaten to undermine these efforts. Read on for a detailed analysis of the situation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 10, 2026, 01:40 IST

Escalating Conflict in Lebanon

The speaker of Iran's Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has vocally criticized Israel's recent military actions in Lebanon. This condemnation comes shortly after a fragile ceasefire was announced involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Reports indicate that missile and drone strikes have devastated areas in Beirut and other regions of Lebanon.

General Eyal Zamir, the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), stated that the military will persist in targeting Hezbollah to ensure the safety of northern Israeli residents. The IDF emphasized on their official Twitter account, "We will continue to strike the Hezbollah terror organization and utilize every operational opportunity. We will not compromise the security of the residents of northern Israel. We will continue to strike with determination." This operation is noted as one of the most extensive coordinated assaults, hitting over 100 Hezbollah locations, including critical military infrastructure in Beirut, the Beqaa Valley, and southern Lebanon.

Ghalibaf's Accusations Against the US and Israel

Iran perceives these attacks as a breach of the ceasefire agreement endorsed by the Trump administration. Ghalibaf took to X to assert that three of the ten clauses in the ceasefire proposal have been violated, showcasing Iran's skepticism towards the US. He elaborated on the specific violations, starting with the failure to adhere to the clause mandating an immediate ceasefire across all regions, including Lebanon.

He also pointed out the incursion of a drone into Iranian airspace, which was intercepted in Lar, Fars Province, as a violation of the clause against such intrusions. Additionally, he highlighted the denial of Iran's right to enrichment, which is outlined in the sixth clause of the agreement.

Ghalibaf expressed that the violations undermine the possibility of a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance, currently in Pakistan for discussions on US-Iran relations, clarified that the peace negotiations do not encompass Lebanon, attributing the confusion to a misunderstanding. Vance remarked, "I actually think that is a reasonable misunderstanding, but neither us nor the Israelis said that that was going to be part of the ceasefire." These developments arise just before crucial talks in Islamabad aimed at establishing a lasting ceasefire between the US, Iran, and other involved parties, set to commence this Friday and extend through the weekend. However, the recent Israeli bombardments and Tehran's conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz have further strained the already tenuous temporary truce.

Written by Pratibha Rathi