Iran Ties Lebanon Ceasefire to US Deal as Regional Tensions Escalate

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that halting Israeli attacks on Lebanon is a key condition linked to the recent ceasefire agreement between Tehran and Washington, underscoring the complexity of ongoing regional tensions.

Speaking during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Pezeshkian explained that ending Israeli strikes on Lebanon is one of ten conditions attached to the agreement with the United States. He also highlighted France’s role as a guarantor of previous ceasefire arrangements in Lebanon.

The exchange came just one day after Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire intended to pave the way for a broader agreement to end hostilities involving Washington and Tel Aviv against Tehran, which began on February 28.

Despite this diplomatic step, the situation on the ground remains highly volatile. Israeli forces launched a wave of large-scale airstrikes across Lebanon, resulting in at least 254 deaths and more than 1,100 injuries, according to Lebanese civil defense authorities.

While Iranian and Pakistani officials argue that Lebanon is included in the ceasefire framework, Israel has rejected this interpretation, insisting that the country is not part of the agreement.

This divergence underscores the fragile and contested nature of the truce, as diplomatic efforts continue to struggle to contain escalating violence and prevent a wider regional conflict.

Source: Newstimehub