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Iran has threatened to withdraw from the recent ceasefire agreement with US, if Israel persists in violating the truce by continuing its attacks on Lebanon, Tasnim News Agency reported, citing sources.
Iran's comments follow after a large wave of strikes by the Israeli military was reported across Lebanon on Wednesday – just hours after US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
Israel described Wednesday's attacks as the largest wave of strikes to date in the conflict – as it hit southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley.
Hospitals have been overwhelmed as casualties mount, with many feared trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings according to a report by New York Times.
Why did Israel attack Lebanon amid ceasefire?
Israel has backed Donald Trump’s decision to pause strikes on Iran for two weeks, but clarified that the arrangement does not apply to Lebanon, where its military remains engaged in a prolonged campaign against Hezbollah, mentioned NYT's report.
A few hours after the ceasefire was confirmed, Netanyahu said: "Israel supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel and countries in the region."
The Israeli PM's statement added that "ceasefire does not include Lebanon", where Israel has ground troops.
(This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)
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