Iranian President Pezeshkian warned that continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon violate the ceasefire agreement and risk collapsing diplomatic efforts. He characterized the attacks as a dangerous sign of a lack of commitment to future agreements. Iran reaffirmed its support for Lebanon and signaled readiness to respond if the situation escalates.
Israel conducted surprise strikes against Hezbollah sites across Lebanon. These attacks occurred shortly after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. President Trump stated that Lebanon was excluded from the ceasefire deal due to the Hezbollah militant group.
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have escalated, resulting in over 200 deaths and being deemed a violation of the US-Iran ceasefire. Iran is urging the US to choose between peace or war and plans to resume talks with the US in Pakistan. Tensions in oil and financial markets are rising due to concerns over the ceasefire's sustainability.
US President Trump issued an ultimatum to European allies, demanding the deployment of military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Allies are hesitant, criticizing the US and Israel for not consulting them before launching the war against Iran. Trump criticized NATO for failing in its role when needed, demanding concrete commitments from its allies.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged Israel to halt its strikes in Lebanon, stating the attacks exceeded self-defense against Hezbollah. She warned that these heavy-handed actions endanger the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Following similar criticism from the UN Secretary-General, the EU is increasing pressure on Israel to de-escalate its campaign.