In a message posted on his X account on Thursday, Pezeshkian said the Israeli regime’s renewed aggression against Lebanon represents a clear violation of the initial ceasefire agreement.
Calling the Israeli action “a dangerous sign of deception and a lack of commitment to potential agreements”, the President wrote his post that the continuation of such acts would render negotiations “meaningless” and undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions.
Pezeshkian also emphasized Iran’s continued support for Lebanon, saying the Islamic Republic will never abandon its Lebanese brothers and sisters.
His remarks come after Israel carried out widespread indiscriminate attacks on Lebanon, hours after US President Donald Trump agreed to 10-point Iranian proposal that also specifically included an end to aggression against Lebanon and the resistance front, including Hezbollah.
Iranian officials have repeatedly stated that Lebanon is included in the ceasefire, warning about the consequences of any violation of the agreed points. They have also informed Pakistani officials, who mediated the ceasefire, about the Israeli breach.
Tensions escalated after a joint US‑Israeli invasion of Iran on February 28, 2026 amidst indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington. On the first day of aggression, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with a number of senior commanders, as well as hundreds of civilians, including school children were martyred.
Iran responded with strikes on Israeli positions and US military bases in the region, citing its right to self‑defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
