Pakistan PM Says U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Covers ‘Everywhere’ Including Lebanon

Pakistan’s prime minister said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire covers “everywhere,” including Lebanon, though Israel later disputed that claim and excluded Lebanon.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Iran, the United States and their allies had agreed to an immediate ceasefire, describing the move as a breakthrough after days of dangerous regional escalation. He said the truce would take effect immediately and invited both sides for further talks in Islamabad on Friday.

Sharif wrote on X: “With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.” He also thanked the leadership of both countries and said their delegations had been invited to Islamabad on April 10 for negotiations aimed at reaching a final agreement.

The announcement appeared to signal a major diplomatic opening after weeks of war and rising fears of a broader regional conflict involving Iran, Israel, Lebanon and Gulf shipping lanes. Pakistan has in recent days positioned itself as a key mediator between Washington and Tehran.

But uncertainty quickly emerged over the scope of the ceasefire after the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the truce does not include Lebanon, directly contradicting Sharif’s statement. Israel said it supports the U.S.-Iran pause, but only on the condition that Iran halts hostile actions and the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

U.S. President Donald Trump described the deal as a “complete and absolute victory” for the United States, while political reactions in Israel reflected deep divisions over the truce and its implications for the wider war.

Reports from regional and international media said the ceasefire is expected to hold for two weeks, creating space for negotiations over the war, maritime security and wider unresolved disputes. If sustained, the truce could ease immediate pressure on one of the world’s most sensitive conflict zones, though disagreements over Lebanon suggest the deal remains fragile.

The ceasefire follows one of the sharpest recent escalations between the United States and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear programme and regional proxy fronts at the centre of the crisis. Pakistan’s mediation has gained prominence as regional and global powers try to prevent the conflict from widening further.

While Sharif’s announcement has raised hopes of de-escalation, the immediate dispute over Lebanon shows that the ceasefire may still face serious challenges before it can turn into a lasting political settlement.

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