Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed revenge for his father's death in US-Israeli strikes, adopting a hardline stance. Iran stated it would advance the management of the Strait of Hormuz and view all resistance fronts as a unified entity. Amid faltering US-Iran ceasefire talks, Israel continues its strikes in Lebanon.
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 303 people on Wednesday, bringing the total death toll since March 2 to 1,888. Despite a two-week ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran, the Israeli military escalated strikes across Lebanon. Pakistani mediators claimed Lebanon was included in the truce, but Washington and Tel Aviv denied this.
As Israel intensifies bombing in Lebanon, Iran warned it might withdraw from the US-brokered ceasefire. Israel claims the strikes target the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Iran counters that these actions are a blatant violation of the ceasefire, escalating tensions.
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan warned that Israel must not sabotage the fragile US-Iran nuclear talks set to begin in Pakistan. He stressed that both Washington and Tehran show willingness to compromise, and military strikes would harm the region. Fidan also sharply criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon, urging for regional peace.
Turkey strongly condemned Israel's ongoing attacks on Lebanon, while Israeli PM Netanyahu announced plans for direct peace talks with Lebanon. Turkish President Erdoğan spoke with US President Trump to discuss the fragile ceasefire situation. Additionally, Turkey sent humanitarian aid supplies to Iran.
Israel announced the immediate launch of ceasefire talks with Lebanon following heavy bombing, amid threats from Iran. The negotiations aim to disarm Hezbollah and establish peace between Israel and Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran is applying pressure on the US by claiming to have mined the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel authorized direct talks with Lebanon amid a fragile US-Iran ceasefire under strain. Israel continues military strikes against Hezbollah, while Iran warns the US must choose between a truce or continued war. Key unresolved issues include the Strait of Hormuz transit and Iran's nuclear program.
Israel announced it will push for direct peace talks with Lebanon amid massive strikes, with negotiations set to occur 'under fire.' The US confirmed it will host talks between Israel and Lebanon next week in Washington. This development unfolds amidst escalating threats from Iran, complicating the volatile Middle East situation.
Israel has begun direct negotiations with Lebanon, but ongoing Hezbollah attacks threaten Iran's participation in ceasefire talks. The Iranian Parliament speaker questioned talks with Washington, claiming the US ceasefire agreement has been violated. Israel continues its airstrikes on terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
Israel's war in Lebanon has become a flashpoint as Iran demands the US choose between 'war or ceasefire.' Iran claims Israel's strikes in Lebanon are a grave violation of the truce and warns of strong responses. The US and Israeli governments counter that Lebanon was never part of the ceasefire agreement, escalating tensions.