Pakistan and Iran Say Lebanon Is Covered by Ceasefire as Israel Continues Strikes
The dispute over the truce raises the risk of a wider fight involving Hezbollah and Iran.
Overview
- Pakistan says the ceasefire it mediated includes Lebanon and calls for urgent international steps to halt the fighting.
- Iran’s parliament speaker says Lebanon is part of Tehran’s 10-point plan and warns that violations will draw strong responses.
- The IRGC says it is preparing a regret-inducing response and warns that any attack on Hezbollah amounts to an attack on Iran.
- Israel and the United States say the truce does not cover Lebanon, and Israel says it will continue operations there.
- Press TV reports Israeli attacks in Lebanon after the truce announcement have killed at least 254 people and wounded 1,165, figures that have not been independently verified.