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Iran’s ambassador to France backs Lebanon truce, tells RFI ‘we prefer dialogue’

People return temporarily to their homes after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, 17 April 2026. © Zohra Bensemra / Reuters

Iran has welcomed a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, calling it a chance to reduce tensions after months of conflict. Tehran's ambassador to France, Mohammad Amin Nejad, told RFI his country supports dialogue with Washington and insists its nuclear programme is peaceful, while leaving the door open to compromise.

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on Friday, pausing weeks of cross-border fighting that has displaced more than a million people in Lebanon. But the truce remains fragile, with violations reported and key issues still unresolved.

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