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Iran FM spox: Lebanon ceasefire based on April 8 deal

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says the ceasefire understanding with the US was for two weeks and that recent talks have focused on laying the groundwork for a complete end to the war.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has stated that the ceasefire understanding with the United States remains the one announced on April 2nd, with a key Iranian demand being its extension. He clarified that the framework of the ceasefire understanding was for two weeks and that there have been no discussions yet about an extension. Baghaei added that negotiations in the last seven or eight days have been conducted to lay the groundwork for a complete cessation of the war. This statement comes amid ongoing, high-stakes negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
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17 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

The spokesperson provided further details, stating that the part of the deal related to Iran's commitments involves 'the movement of commercial vessels with Iran's coordination' and that Araghchi's tweet was within the framework of the April 8 agreement.

17 AprDD Geopolitics

The spokesperson provided more detailed reasoning, explicitly linking Iran's action on the Strait of Hormuz to the implementation of the Lebanon ceasefire and accusing the US of initially evading its commitments.

17 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES

Spokesman Ismael Baqaei explicitly stated there have been no discussions about extending the ceasefire.

17 AprDD Geopolitics

The spokesperson clarified the ceasefire framework was for two weeks and that recent talks have focused on laying the groundwork for a complete end to the war.

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