The Israeli attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday were a “grave violation” of the US-Iran ceasefire, Iran’s deputy foreign minister tells the BBC.
Saeed Khatibzadeh accuses Israel of a “massacre” in Lebanon – air strikes killed 182 people there on Wednesday, according to the health ministry.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump says US forces will remain “in place” in the region until Iran fully complies with the “real” ceasefire agreement.
He says if Iran does not comply – “which is highly unlikely” – the US response will be “bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before.”
The US and Iran announced a ceasefire late on Tuesday – but there have been conflicting reports about what Iran actually agreed.
Trump insists the deal includes “no nuclear weapons”, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
But the status of the key shipping channel is unclear. On Wednesday, ships were told by Iran that the strait “remains closed” – while the White House insisted there has been an “uptick” in traffic.
[BBC News]
