NewsFeedHours before Israeli air strikes pounded Beirut, causing widespread destruction, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed optimism in de-escalation hours after Tehran and Washington struck a ceasefire deal. He stressed only Lebanon can negotiate on behalf of the country.Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo