U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Hezbollah and Lebanon will also be addressed during the current US-Iran negotiations, clarifying the scope of the two-week ceasefire agreement.
In an interview with PBS, Trump indicated that the temporary truce with Iran — which includes a pause in U.S. airstrikes and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — will not ignore the ongoing situation involving Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Current Status of the Two-Week US-Iran Ceasefire
The ceasefire, announced on April 7, 2026, was described by Trump as a “total and complete victory” for the United States. Key elements include:
- Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz to safe international shipping.
- Suspension of U.S. strikes on Iranian targets for two weeks.
- Progress on a broader agreement, including no uranium enrichment, removal of buried nuclear material (“nuclear dust”), and discussions on tariff and sanctions relief.
Trump previously posted on Truth Social that Iran has undergone a “very productive regime change” and that many of the 15 negotiation points have already been agreed upon.
Regional Reactions and Tensions
- Israel: Continues operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, viewing them as separate from the Iran proper ceasefire.
- Iraq’s Islamic Resistance: Pledged to halt activities for two weeks in alignment with the truce.
- Iran: Reaffirmed support for its “Axis of Resistance” allies despite the direct ceasefire with the U.S.
An explosion at Iran’s Lavan Refinery near the Strait of Hormuz was also reported today by Mehr News, with the cause still unclear, adding another layer of uncertainty to the fragile pause.