09.04.2026 15:10
The ceasefire established between the USA, Israel, and Iran has initiated a new process. However, the fragility on the ground indicates that the crisis is not completely over. Statements from the parties are further escalating the tension. Most recently, Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Israel's attacks on Lebanon violate the ceasefire agreement, saying, "We are on alert, Lebanon is not alone."
The ceasefire reached between the US and Iran revealed how sensitive the situation was on its very first day. While tensions in the region continue, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a striking statement via the social media platform X.
Pezeshkian described Israel's attacks on Lebanon as "a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement and a dangerous sign of non-compliance and deception regarding potential agreements." He stated that if the attacks continued, the diplomatic process would lose its meaning, saying, "We will remain vigilant, and Iran will never abandon its Lebanese brothers."
THE LEBANON CONFUSION IN THE CEASEFIRE
Despite the announcement by Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif, the mediator of the temporary ceasefire that includes Israel, that the ceasefire also covers Lebanon, US Vice President James David Vance argued that Israel's attacks on Lebanon were not part of the temporary ceasefire with Iran.
Iran, on the other hand, stated that the ceasefire included the cessation of all conflicts and wars in the region, including Lebanon.
TRUMP: THE POSSIBILITY OF THE AGREEMENT BREAKING IS LOW
In his latest statement, US President Donald Trump indicated that US ships, planes, and military personnel would maintain their current positions until it was ensured that Iran met all conditions. Describing the possibility of the agreement breaking as "a low probability," Trump nonetheless threatened that in the event of a setback, the conflict would begin "with unprecedented force."
In his post, Trump stated, "Our great army is currently resting and looking forward to the next conquest."
"If for any reason this does not happen, which is extremely unlikely, then 'Conflict Begins,' in a larger, better, and stronger way, in a way never seen before. It was decided a long time ago, and despite all the false rhetoric - NUCLEAR WEAPONS WILL BE ELIMINATED and the Strait of Hormuz WILL BE OPEN AND SAFE. Meanwhile, our great army is resting, actually looking forward to the next conquest. AMERICA IS BACK!"
"THE CLAIM OF A 10-POINT PLAN IS NOT TRUE"
US President Donald Trump rejected the claims regarding the "10-point plan" proposed for negotiations with Iran.
Trump stated that the plan was published by The New York Times and CNN, arguing that this information did not reflect the truth and was "fabricated."
Trump asserted that the alleged plan aimed to harm the peace process.
The statement indicated that the mentioned points were completely false.
"NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS, THE STRAIT WILL REMAIN OPEN"
Emphasizing that he stands behind previous decisions, Trump reiterated that Iran would never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz would remain "open and safe."
Trump emphasized determination with the message "America is back," stating that the Washington administration would not trust the false rhetoric in the region.
THE DEATH TOLL IN IRAN EXCEEDS 3,000
As statements regarding the fragile ceasefire continued, the Iranian Forensic Medicine Organization announced the toll from the 40-day war. The organization's president, Abbas Masjedi Arani, stated in an interview with the Iranian press outlet Mizan that approximately 40% of the bodies could not be identified initially after the attacks. He noted that the identification efforts benefited from the experiences gained during the 12-day conflict that occurred last June.
Arani mentioned that the Forensic Medicine Organization mobilized all its resources in collaboration with judicial authorities to identify the deceased and deliver the bodies to their families.
THE LATEST STATUS OF THE CEASEFIRE
Less than 24 hours after the ceasefire was declared between the US and Iran, Israel's attacks on Lebanon led to a crisis. The attacks, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds, made the future of the agreement questionable. As the crisis in the ceasefire grew, a notable move came from Iran.
FIRST SAID THE IRANIAN DELEGATION WOULD COME, THEN DELETED
Iran's Ambassador to Islamabad, Reza Amiri Mukaddem, deleted his post regarding the Iranian delegation's visit to Pakistan. In a post he made on the US-based social media platform X, which he later removed, Mukaddem stated that Israel violated the ceasefire reached with the US to sabotage diplomatic efforts, leading to doubts in the Iranian public. He mentioned, "Despite the doubts in the public, the Iranian delegation is coming to Islamabad tonight for talks based on the 10-point proposal suggested by Iran at the invitation of Mr. Shahbaz Sharif."
WILL IRAN WITHDRAW FROM THE CEASEFIRE?
On the other hand, Iranian media claimed in recent hours that if Israel's attacks on Lebanon do not cease, the Tehran administration would withdraw from the ceasefire agreement. An Iranian official stated that the US accepted the cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, saying, "Despite this, the Zionist regime (Israel) has openly violated the ceasefire since morning, conducting ruthless attacks against Lebanon. If Israel continues to violate the ceasefire by continuing its attacks on Lebanon, Iran will withdraw from the agreement."
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran accepted the ceasefire proposal within the framework of responsibility and a strong approach, saying, "The ceasefire in Lebanon is a fundamental part of the 10-point agreement reached with the US."
The Revolutionary Guards stated, "If the attacks on Lebanon do not stop, the aggressors in the region will regret it."
The White House claimed that the 10-point ceasefire plan announced by Iran was different from what was communicated to the US.
ARAKCHI HAD THREATENED
Netanyahu argued that the ceasefire with Iran did not include Hezbollah, stating, "Israel will continue to attack Hezbollah."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi stated, "The conditions for the ceasefire are clear and explicit. The US has to make a choice. Either it will choose the ceasefire, or Israel will continue to attack Hezbollah. The ball is now in the US's court. The world will see whether the US keeps its word."
A 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE INCLUDING ISRAEL BETWEEN THE US AND IRAN
Following the attacks initiated by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28, which turned into war with Iran's retaliations and attacks on some regional countries, US President Donald Trump announced on April 8 around 01:30 that he accepted the ceasefire.
Trump stated that they accepted a 2-week ceasefire on the condition of the Strait of Hormuz being opened, that they received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and that this constituted a viable basis for negotiations.
The Iranian National Security High Council, which stated that "Iran has achieved its objectives in the war," also announced that the final negotiations were aimed to be concluded in Islamabad within a maximum of 15 days.
Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt have made intense efforts for the continuation and resolution of the message exchange between the USA and Iran.
The Israeli government, which announced its support for the temporary ceasefire, continues its attacks on Lebanon, arguing that the issue of Lebanon is not included in the agreement.