Iran Warns Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Could Threaten U.S. Ceasefire

Iran has warned that Israeli military strikes in Lebanon could jeopardise its ceasefire agreement with the United States, following Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut.

According to the BBC, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the ceasefire with Washington applies “on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” and warned that any violation in Lebanon would amount to a breach of the entire agreement.

The warning came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes on what he described as Hezbollah “terror targets” in Beirut’s Dahieh district, in response to rocket and drone attacks attributed to the Iran-backed group.

U.S. President Donald Trump later said he had spoken with both Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives and claimed that both sides had agreed to halt attacks. However, neither Israel nor Hezbollah immediately confirmed those statements.

The BBC reported that Iran’s Tasnim News Agency suggested Tehran could suspend indirect negotiations with Washington if Israeli operations continue in Lebanon. Iranian state media also indicated that the ceasefire could collapse if the attacks persist.

The ceasefire between Iran and the United States took effect on April 8, but tensions across the region remain high. The latest developments have also rattled global energy markets, with oil prices rising amid concerns over disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas supplies.

While Trump has repeatedly said progress is being made toward a broader agreement with Tehran, no formal deal has yet been reached.