Iran warns of ‘harsh response’ as Israel violates ceasefire 84 times in Lebanon

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters on Monday warned the Israeli regime to halt repeated ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon or face a “harsh response” from Iran’s armed forces.

In a statement on Tuesday, the headquarters said the “terrorist army of the Zionist regime” had violated the ceasefire 84 times over the past two days, despite the US president’s announcement declaring an end to the war.

It noted that the occupation regime has been continuing “crimes and the killing of the oppressed people of Lebanon,” even after the ceasefire was meant to take effect.

“If the child-killing army of the Zionist regime does not end its evil acts in southern Lebanon, it must await a harsh response from the powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” it said.

On Tuesday alone, multiple Israeli strikes killed at least four people in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh governorate, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA).

The Iranian warning come following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington aimed at ending a war that was imposed on Iran recently.

War will not end without Israel halting Lebanon attacks, occupation: Araghchi

Araghchi says any future Israeli attacks on Lebanon would breach an MoU that is scheduled to be signed between Iran and the US.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday that the MoU had been finalized and would be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday. Under the agreement, the war across all fronts, including Lebanon, was to end immediately and permanently starting Sunday night.

The MoU follows months of war that began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched a new round of unprovoked aggression against Iran.

At the same time, Israel intensified strikes on Lebanon, despite a standing ceasefire with Beirut and a subsequent arrangement intended to contain the violence.

Iranian armed forces carried out retaliatory operations against American and Israeli interests during the fighting, which lasted until April 7. Tehran also responded to repeated Israeli violations of ceasefire commitments related to Lebanon.

A ceasefire was announced on April 8. Negotiations toward a permanent settlement began soon after, with Pakistan acting as mediator.

According to the Foreign Ministry, the MoU text is based on a 14-point proposal Iran submitted at the outset of the ceasefire process. The document was reviewed repeatedly over 60 days.

The ministry said Iran maintained its position throughout the talks despite sustained pressure, continued ceasefire violations, and shifts in Washington’s stance.

Once signed, the MoU will open a 60-day intensive negotiation phase aimed at resolving remaining disputes between the two sides.

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