Iran warns Israel of 'harsh response' over Lebanon truce violations
Iran accuses Israel of violating the Lebanese ceasefire 84 times since the US agreement, threatening a strong response after Israeli forces killed four in southern Lebanon, as Trump criticizes Netanyahu.
Iran has warned Israel of a 'harsh response', accusing Israeli forces of violating the truce in Lebanon 84 times since a memorandum of understanding with the United States. The warning comes after Israeli forces killed four people in southern Lebanon. Iran stated that it would not tolerate further attacks and reserved the right to retaliate.
Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to be 'more responsible' in Lebanon. Trump's remarks signal growing fractures in US-Israel relations, as traditional allies disagree over the handling of the situation. Iran's accusation marks the first time it has publicly detailed the number of alleged violations since the ceasefire deal.
According to Iran, the violations include airstrikes, artillery shelling, and drone flights over Lebanese territory. Israel has not officially responded to these claims. The Lebanese government has called for restraint, but tensions remain high in the southern region. Analysts suggest that Trump's criticism could pressure Netanyahu to adjust his military strategy, though no changes have been announced so far.
