Iran Accuses U.S. of Breaking Ceasefire as Israel Strikes Lebanon
Iran accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire deal President Trump announced after Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least 254 people and wounded 1,165 others. Iran's parliament speaker says the U.S. broke three of Iran's 10 conditions for ending the fighting.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of violating three of Tehran's 10 conditions for the ceasefire that President Trump announced. The accusations came after Israeli forces attacked Iran-backed Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
The strikes killed at least 254 people and wounded 1,165 others, according to Lebanon's Civil Defence. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi raised concerns about "ceasefire violations in Iran and Lebanon" during a phone call with Pakistan's army commander.
The Trump administration and Iran disagree about whether Lebanon was included in the original truce agreement. Iran appears to maintain control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil transport.
The dispute threatens to unravel the fragile ceasefire and could restart broader conflict in the region. Both sides had agreed to stop fighting after escalating attacks between Israel and Iranian forces.
A broken ceasefire could restart a wider war in the Middle East, which would spike oil prices and disrupt global trade. Iran still controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for the world's oil supply.
Watch for U.S. response to Iran's accusations and whether fighting escalates further in Lebanon.
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