US Democrats warn Trump that Iran ceasefire must apply to Lebanon

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Lebanon

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US Democrats warn Trump that Iran ceasefire must apply to Lebanon

A group of US Democrats condemned Israel's intensified attacks on Lebanon, stressing that the escalation risks collapsing the ceasefire between the US and Iran. After Israel conducted airstrikes that killed at least 254 people, lawmakers urged Trump to intervene with Netanyahu. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley warned that the war would never end if Trump allowed Netanyahu to continue the bombings.

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