09.04.2026 07:20
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi stated that Israel's attacks on Lebanon violate the temporary ceasefire agreed upon with the United States, saying, "The U.S. has to choose between a ceasefire or a continued war through Israel. It cannot choose both." Iranian media claimed that if Israel's attacks on Lebanon do not cease, the Tehran government will withdraw from the ceasefire agreement.
In the war that began after the US attack on Iran on February 28, a ceasefire was established on the 40th day with the acceptance of both the US and Iran. On the 41st day of the war, the fragility of the ceasefire continues. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi challenged the US, stating that the attacks on Lebanon are not included in the ceasefire.
ISRAEL CONTINUES TO STRIKE LEBANON DESPITE CEASEFIRE
Despite the ceasefire with Iran, Israeli planes carried out airstrikes on Beirut. The Israeli army conducted approximately 100 airstrikes simultaneously on Beirut and the eastern and southern parts of Lebanon without prior warning yesterday afternoon. In the evening, Israeli planes targeted the "Tel Hayyat" area of Beirut with airstrikes. Yesterday's attacks were recorded as the most severe attacks Israel has carried out on Lebanon since March 2. It was reported that the number of casualties in the simultaneous attacks carried out by Israel on Lebanon yesterday rose to 254, including 92 from the capital Beirut.
WILL IRAN WITHDRAW FROM THE CEASEFIRE?
Iranian media claimed that if Israel's attacks on Lebanon do not cease, the Tehran administration will withdraw from the ceasefire agreement. An Iranian official stated that the US accepted the cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and said, "Despite this, the Zionist regime (Israel) has clearly violated the ceasefire since this morning, carrying out ruthless attacks against Lebanon. If Israel continues to violate the ceasefire by continuing its attacks on Lebanon, Iran will withdraw from the agreement."
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran accepted the ceasefire proposal within the framework of responsibility and a strong approach, saying, "The ceasefire in Lebanon is a fundamental part of the 10-point agreement reached with the US."
The Revolutionary Guards stated, "If the attacks on Lebanon do not stop, the aggressors in the region will regret it."
The White House claimed that the 10-point ceasefire plan announced by Iran is different from what was communicated to the US.
ARAKCHI: THE US MUST MAKE A CHOICE
Netanyahu argued that the ceasefire with Iran does not include Hezbollah and said, "Israel will continue to attack Hezbollah."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated, "The conditions of the ceasefire are clear and explicit. The US must make a choice. Either it will choose the ceasefire, or Israel will continue to attack Hezbollah. The ball is now in the US's court. The world will see whether the US keeps its word."
IRANIAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER: A CEASEFIRE IS NOT REASONABLE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that the three articles agreed upon for the ceasefire were violated before the negotiations began.
Qalibaf said that, as stated by Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the ceasefire articles have been violated in Lebanon and other regions. The downing of a drone in Fars province is a violation of Iranian airspace. The 6th article of the 10-point plan was the preservation of Iran's right to enrich uranium. This right is being violated. Under these conditions, a ceasefire and negotiations are not reasonable," he said.
TRUMP: CEASEFIRE DOES NOT INCLUDE LEBANON
US President Donald Trump stated in a statement that the ceasefire reached between the parties does not include Lebanon, citing Hezbollah as the reason.
In response to a question on the matter, Trump said, "Yes, they are not included in the agreement. They are not part of it because of Hezbollah. This will also be addressed."
Trump claimed that Israel is targeting Hezbollah elements in the attacks, stating, "This is part of the agreement. Everyone knows this. This is a separate conflict."
254 DEAD IN LEBANON IN ONE DAY
Lebanon declared Thursday a national day of mourning after at least 254 people were killed and more than 1,156 injured in Israeli airstrikes.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam ordered the closure of all public institutions, state offices, and municipalities.
Due to the national mourning, flags will be flown at half-mast tomorrow, and radio and television broadcasts will be arranged to reflect the magnitude of the losses.
Describing the deaths of at least 254 people and the injuries of more than 1,156 in Israeli attacks as a 'national tragedy', Prime Minister Salam expressed, "We extend our deepest condolences to the people of Lebanon and especially to the families of the martyrs."