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Trump claims Lebanon not part of US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault

President Donald Trump says Lebanon was not included in a US-Iran ceasefire amid an Israeli assault on the country, contradicting claims by Pakistan that it was part of the agreement.

Trump claims Lebanon not part of US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault
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US President Donald Trump has claimed that Lebanon was not included in a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, contradicting claims by Pakistan, which mediated the truce amid an Israeli assault on the country. The deal aims to reduce tensions between Israel and Iran-backed groups in Syria. However, Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire is unclear, leaving its government concerned about potential vulnerability. The US assertion has sparked confusion among regional leaders.

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