Israel backs US-Iran ceasefire but says Lebanon not included

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for US President Donald Trump's two-week ceasefire with Iran, his office confirmed Wednesday. However, the Israeli Prime Minister stressed that the pause in attacks does not include Lebanon, and Israel's backing is conditional on Iran opening strategic straits and halting all attacks. Trump announced the ceasefire on Truth Social, calling it a 'double-sided ceasefire' and citing the achievement of military objectives and progress toward a long-term peace agreement with Iran.

This matters because the straits, critical for global oil transit, could see reduced tensions if Iran complies. For Nigeria, stable oil flows from the Middle East support global prices that affect fuel costs. The exclusion of Lebanon means Israeli operations there may continue, raising risks of regional escalation and potential spillover that could impact Nigerian diaspora and investments.

Key uncertainties: Iran's formal response, the durability of the temporary truce, and whether Lebanon remains a separate conflict zone.

Nigerians should watch global oil price trends—any disruption could raise domestic fuel prices. If you have relatives in Lebanon, ensure they have emergency plans. Given Nigeria's dependence on imported fuel, how might renewed Middle East conflict change your commuting plans or household energy choices?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/08/war-lebanon-not-included-in-irans-ceasefire-israel/