Iran's insistence on Lebanon's inclusion in ceasefire with US
Iranian leaders continue to insist that any agreement with the United States must include a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah as well, but the fighting between them threatens to derail the whole peace process.
TL;DR
- Iran is demanding that any agreement with the US include a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
- The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah could jeopardize the US-Iran peace process.
- A US official stated that Israel has the right to self-defense against Hezbollah attacks.
- The Israeli Air Force reported intercepting Hezbollah rockets aimed at Israeli troops.
- President Trump criticized a recent Israeli operation but acknowledged Israel's right to defend itself.