Lebanon PM Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire as Israeli Strikes Continue to Hit Beirut

Lebanese Prime Minister Joseph Aoun publicly welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire on April 8, 2026, signaling Beirut's hope that the truce would reduce regional escalation and relieve pressure on Lebanon. The statement came as Israeli airstrikes continued to hit Beirut, underscoring the ceasefire's limited scope: the bilateral US-Iran arrangement explicitly excludes Lebanon, leaving Israel free to press its campaign against Hezbollah and Lebanese infrastructure. Lebanon's public endorsement of the ceasefire reflects Beirut's precarious position — caught between an ongoing Israeli offensive and the diminishing capacity of its Iranian-backed Hezbollah partner. The simultaneous strikes highlight the disconnect between the diplomatic track and the military reality on the ground in Lebanon.