Iranian media reports that the Israeli military has stopped attacking Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 10 - Iranian media reported on the 10th, citing a senior Iranian security source, that under Iran's insistence and pressure, the Israeli military has stopped its attacks on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
According to this source, the Iranian delegation's trip to Islamabad, Pakistan, has been postponed multiple times. Iran has warned that if the Israeli military continues to attack Lebanon, it could lead to a "complete breakdown" of negotiations. Under continued pressure from Iran and threats to withdraw from negotiations, the United States was forced to compel Israel to cease its attacks.
It was reported that Israel had previously launched "intense attacks" on Lebanon, and Iran has made the cessation of Israeli attacks a prerequisite for participating in U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations.
U.S. White House Press Secretary Levitt announced at a press conference on the 8th that the first round of talks between the U.S. and Iran will be held in Islamabad on the morning of the 11th local time.
The Israeli military has stopped its attacks on Beirut as of April 10, 2023, following pressure from Iran. Iran warned that further attacks could jeopardize ongoing negotiations, prompting U.S. intervention to halt the strikes. An Iranian delegation's visit to Islamabad has faced multiple delays, and U.S.-Iran talks are set to begin on April 11, 2023.
- Israeli military has ceased attacks on Beirut under Iranian pressure.
- Iran warned that continued attacks could lead to a breakdown in negotiations.
- The U.S. pressured Israel to stop the attacks as part of the negotiations.
- An Iranian delegation's trip to Islamabad has been delayed multiple times.
- The first round of U.S.-Iran talks is scheduled for April 11, 2023.