Iran Threatens “Strong Military Response” After 84 Israeli Ceasefire Violations in Lebanon in 48 Hours

Iran’s main military command center, Khatam al Anbiya, said Israeli forces kept up operations in southern Lebanon despite a peace deal announced by US President Donald Trump meant to reduce tensions [174847]. Tehran reported that Israeli attacks have killed 3,826 people and wounded 11,851 since March 2, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, with UNICEF reporting nearly 250 children dead and about 1,000 hurt in the same period [174847]. At least four people died Tuesday in Israeli drone strikes on the towns of Mifdoun and Choukin in Nabatieh [174847].

Israeli forces launched fresh strikes on the towns of Kfar Tebnit and Upper Nabatieh on Monday, despite an ongoing truce between Israel and Hezbollah [172951]. The attacks came just hours after the United States and Iran reached a separate deal, raising questions about the ceasefire’s stability [172951]. The Israeli military said the strikes targeted militant infrastructure, but local Lebanese officials reported no immediate casualties [172951].

On Tuesday, several people were wounded in southern Lebanon after Israeli forces launched a series of attacks including artillery shelling, drone strikes, and a ground incursion with military vehicles and bulldozers [174777]. The escalation came despite a recent agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at reducing regional tensions [174777].

The new offensive threatens to unravel the fragile peace. Hezbollah has not yet responded, but analysts warn that any violation could trigger a wider escalation [172951]. The US State Department urged both sides to “exercise maximum restraint” and respect the ceasefire terms [172951]. Iran repeated that stopping Israeli operations in Lebanon is a key goal of a memorandum of understanding both sides plan to sign Friday in Switzerland [174847].