On Friday, April 24, 2026, Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. What about the negotiations between the United States and Iran?
The ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has been extended by three weeks, as stated by the American president on Friday, April 24, 2026, following a meeting in Washington between representatives of both countries.
“Protecting against Hezbollah”
“The meeting went very well! The United States will work with Lebanon to help them protect against Hezbollah,” wrote Donald Trump on his platform, Truth Social. The American president also mentioned anticipating a meeting at the White House between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
Trump claimed there is a “good chance” that Lebanon and Israel will reach a peace agreement this year. The ceasefire set to expire on Sunday, April 26, has led to a significant decrease in violence, despite ongoing attacks in southern Lebanon.
Wednesday marked the most devastating day in Lebanon since the ceasefire took effect on April 16. Among the victims of Israeli airstrikes was Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, according to a senior Lebanese military official and her employer, the newspaper Al-Akhbar.
What about the US/Iran negotiations?
This announcement comes amidst doubts surrounding the temporary ceasefire and negotiations between Washington and Tehran, two days after Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire indefinitely to allow for an agreement while maintaining the maritime blockade of Iran.
Denouncing American “stratagems” and ceasefire violations, Tehran has not accepted to extend the ceasefire and has reaffirmed its control over the Strait of Hormuz, claiming to have intercepted two ships. The President of the Iranian Parliament and chief negotiator, Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf, stated that a complete ceasefire would only make sense with a lifting of the American maritime blockade of Iran.
