US EditionU.S. says Iran ceasefire doesn't apply to Israeli strikes in Lebanon
White House officials said the truce covers Iran only, while Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed more than 250 people, according to local authorities.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump confirmed that Lebanon is excluded from the two-week ceasefire with Iran, calling it a 'separate skirmish' and signaling U.S. backing for continued Israeli strikes against Hezbollah.
- Following claims by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the truce applied 'everywhere, including Lebanon,' Israel launched 'Eternal Darkness,' targeting 100 Hezbollah command centers across Lebanon within 10 minutes.
- The Lebanese Health Ministry reported at least 254 people were killed in Wednesday's strikes, while Amnesty International's Heba Morayef said the escalation created a 'terrifying' nightmare for civilians.
- Iran threatened to unilaterally withdraw from the ceasefire if Israeli attacks continue, while Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the strikes as a 'new massacre,' calling on international partners to intervene.
- The exclusion of Lebanon jeopardizes the truce's stability, increasing risks of regional escalation as Iran and allied groups signal potential retaliation if strikes continue.
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Truce under strain as Israel plays spoiler
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