The Middle East conflict had been paused for less than a day when Iran accused Israel of violating multiple agreements and carrying out a larger-scale bombardment of Lebanon, resulting in at least 89 deaths and 700 injuries. Meanwhile, the United States and Iran are scheduled to hold talks in Pakistan on Friday. The two sides have differences over the terms of the ceasefire, raising fears that the situation could escalate once again.
Shells struck buildings with massive explosions, sending debris flying everywhere. Israel launched the largest attack in its history against Lebanon. Iran immediately accused Israeli authorities of violating the ceasefire agreement.
US Vice President Vance said: “I think the Iranians believe the ceasefire includes Lebanon, but that’s simply not the case. We have never made that commitment.”
Iran pointed out that the US and Israel violated the Lebanon ceasefire, sent drones into Iranian airspace, and deprived them of the right to uranium enrichment. However, the US and Israel have completely ignored the 10-point agreement proposed by Iran, and Israel has once again made its stance clear.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said: “We will achieve our goals through an agreement, or by resuming war. We are ready to return to combat at any time, our fingers are already on the trigger.”
Israel warned that it is ready to resume hostilities with Iran at any time, telling Tehran’s authorities to heed their warnings. However, Pakistan has confirmed that talks between the US and Iran will take place on Friday, with US Vice President Vance representing the United States. Iran is expected to be represented by Parliament Speaker Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Araghchi.
With significant differences between the two sides over the ceasefire agreement, the recently de-escalated situation may once again heat up.