JD Vance says US 'never made that promise' on Lebanon ceasefire
April 9, 2026
Middle East Eye
JD Vance says US 'never made that promise' on Lebanon ceasefire US Vice President JD Vance indicated that Washington never gave Iran assurances that the ceasefire would include Lebanon, adding that he believes there was a legitimate misunderstanding. This comes following heavy Israeli strikes across Lebanon, killing over 250 people and injuring more than 1160 others.
“We never made that promise.” US Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Wednesday that Washington never assured Iran that the ceasefire would include Lebanon, adding that he believes there was a “legitimate misunderstanding” pic.twitter.com/HelHN7ez04 — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) April 8, 2026
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