Iran accused the US of direct responsibility for Israeli strikes in Lebanon, claiming Washington promised Lebanon would be covered by the ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israel expressed strong displeasure over being excluded from the ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran. This ceasefire was announced by President Trump just before the deadline set for Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran threatened to cancel the ceasefire agreement if Israeli strikes against Hezbollah continue. US President Donald Trump clarified that while Iran's 10-point proposal is a basis for talks, the Hezbollah issue is outside the deal's scope. Iran warned it could re-block the Strait of Hormuz unless Israel ceases its actions.
In response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz. Although the US and Iran engaged in truce talks, Iran indicated it could withdraw if the situation in Lebanon continues. The US President stated that discussions regarding Iran would proceed behind closed doors.
Lebanon's Prime Minister expressed optimism following a ceasefire deal between Tehran and Washington. This occurred just hours before Israeli airstrikes heavily damaged Beirut. The PM stressed that only Lebanon can negotiate on behalf of the country.
The IDF temporarily halted airstrikes against Iran but continues operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The military conducted strikes targeting Iranian launch sites and key weapons production facilities. Despite the pause following political directives, the IDF remains on high alert for further action.
Large-scale Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. Iran has stated it will only participate in talks if the truce includes the situation in Lebanon. Despite the truce, Israel confirmed it will continue military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, Israel launched massive airstrikes across Lebanon, resulting in hundreds of casualties. The Lebanese parliament condemned the attacks as a 'full-fledged war crime' and called for international action. Hezbollah indicated it has the right to respond, labeling the Israeli strikes a violation of the truce.
Following a truce announcement between the US and Iran, Israel launched massive airstrikes across Lebanon, killing over 254 people. Israel stated the attacks targeted Hezbollah command centers, but Lebanon condemned the action as a war crime. US President Trump stated that Lebanon was separate and not included in the truce agreement, complicating the situation.
Iran has halted oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. This disruption occurs despite a recent US-Iran ceasefire agreement, as Iran tightens control over passage. An Iranian diplomat indicated that future negotiations with Washington will be approached cautiously, viewing the current situation as temporary.
Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed in response to Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. The White House stated that Lebanon is not covered by the existing ceasefire agreement. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions in the Middle East amid US-Iran peace talks.