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Hours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced, Israel launched a series of airstrikes on various areas of Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, killing at least 254 people and wounding more than 1,165.
According to Lebanon’s Civil Defense and Health Ministry, Israel carried out more than 100 airstrikes across the country, hitting residential and commercial areas in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon.
Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nasreddine called the situation extremely dangerous and appealed for urgent medical assistance from international organizations.
The Israeli military claimed that the attacks targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, while Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that it was the largest coordinated attack since the new military operation was launched in Lebanon.
Trump supports Israeli action in Lebanon
US President Donald Trump, while supporting Israel’s ongoing military operation in Lebanon, has said that Hezbollah was not part of the recent ceasefire agreement, so Israeli attacks in Lebanon do not fall within the scope of the agreement.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, less than 24 hours after agreeing to a ceasefire after more than 100 people were killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
According to reports, Iran took the step after the United States and Israel made it clear that Lebanon was not included in the two-week ceasefire. Tensions in the region have once again increased after the development.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is being described as a very important development for regional security and global oil supplies, while the situation is being closely monitored at the global level.
Two-week ceasefire announced after 40 days of war
US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, saying that if safe passage is given to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, both sides will implement a temporary ceasefire.
Trump said in a social media post that this will be a “bilateral ceasefire” and according to him, the US has achieved its military goals, while the path to a resolution of the conflict is also being paved.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has also said that Tehran is ready for a ceasefire if attacks on Iran are stopped. He said that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided for two weeks, which will be made possible by the cooperation of the Iranian armed forces and taking into account the technical limitations.
This development is being described as an important effort to reduce tensions in the Middle East, however, the situation still remains very sensitive.
India welcomes ceasefire
India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached in West Asia, expressing hope that this development will pave the way for lasting peace in the region, while the government stressed that continued diplomatic engagement and dialogue are essential to end the ongoing conflict.
An official statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs said that India has always supported de-escalation and dialogue, and these elements are fundamental for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict. The statement clarified that India’s response is in line with its broader diplomatic policy, which is based on a peaceful solution.
