Iran’s Parliament Speaker Accuses US of Violating Lebanon Ceasefire Deal

Iran has accused the United States of violating a two-week ceasefire agreement, with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stating that three components of a 10-point proposal accepted by President Donald Trump have been breached. The accusations, issued on April 8, 2026, place the fragile truce at risk of unraveling shortly after its announcement.

According to Ghalibaf, the violations include the continuation of Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the entry of a drone into Iranian airspace, and the denial of the Islamic Republic’s right to enrich uranium. Ghalibaf stated that these actions make bilateral negotiations or a ceasefire unreasonable.

Disputes Over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz

A significant point of contention involves the scope of the ceasefire regarding Lebanon. While Iran alleges that continued Israeli military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon constitute a violation of the deal, the U.S. Government has maintained a different position. According to reports from CBS News, JD Vance stated that the U.S. never indicated that Lebanon would be included in the ceasefire agreement.

Simultaneously, the two nations are at odds over the management of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump announced on April 7, 2026, that he agreed to halt attacks for two weeks in exchange for Iran allowing ships to pass through the strait during that period. However, Iranian media outlets have reported that Tehran is suspending tanker traffic through the strait and is considering withdrawing from the deal with Washington due to Israel’s actions in Lebanon.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has disputed these reports, stating that President Trump is aware of the claims regarding the closure of the strait but that such reports are false.

International Reactions and Market Impact

French President Emmanuel Macron intervened on April 8, 2026, stating he spoke with both President Trump and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. Macron described the decision to accept a ceasefire as the best possible one and expressed hope that all belligerents would respect the agreement across all areas of confrontation, specifically including Lebanon.

Macron urged both parties to continue negotiations to address Iran’s regional policy, its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, and the obstruction of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He also noted discussions with the leaders of Iraq, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.

The announcement of the ceasefire initially led to positive movements in global markets. Stock markets in Europe and Asia saw gains, and U.S. Futures rose. Oil prices dropped more than 15% to approximately $95 per barrel by 2:59 p.m. ET on April 8, 2026, although they remained well above pre-war levels.

Current Security Situation

Despite the ceasefire agreement, security tensions remain high in the Persian Gulf. Reports emerged on April 8, 2026, of new attacks on U.S. Allies in the region and explosions occurring on two Iranian islands in the Gulf.

The stability of the truce remains uncertain as the U.S. And Iran continue to disagree on the interpretation of the deal’s terms and the extent of its geographic application.