An Iranian minister has told the BBC that Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Wednesday constituted a 'grave violation' of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh asserted that Lebanon was covered by the two-week deal agreed on Tuesday—something the US and Israel dispute—and urged the US to choose 'between war and ceasefire'. The Lebanese health ministry reported that at least 203 people were killed on Wednesday in airstrikes targeting what Israel described as Hezbollah command centres and military sites. Khatibzadeh also claimed that Hezbollah had 'abided' by the ceasefire, even as it responded to the strikes with its own rocket attacks against Israel, which Hezbollah termed as necessary due to the ongoing aggressions. This situation illustrates a complex and escalating conflict where actions on the ground may jeopardize peace efforts in the region.
Tensions Rise: Iran Denounces Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon as Ceasefire Breach
Tensions Rise: Iran Denounces Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon as Ceasefire Breach
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister criticizes Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, calling them a severe violation of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Over 200 casualties reported, as Hezbollah responds with rocket fire.
In a recent interview with BBC Radio, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, labeling them a 'grave violation' of a ceasefire agreement involving the US and Iran. He stated that Lebanon was included in the ceasefire deal, a point disputed by the US and Israel. The airstrikes reportedly resulted in over 200 fatalities, inciting Hezbollah to launch retaliatory rocket attacks. The situation continues to escalate as Iran emphasizes that a clear stance must be taken between war and peace.
