Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei denounced the recent Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon as a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty, saying the United States and France — as guarantors of the ceasefire — bear direct responsibility due to their continued inaction.

Why it matters:

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have reportedly intensified, with nearly 5,000 ceasefire violations recorded in recent months.

Iran’s statement directly implicates France and the United States in the continued Israeli violation of the ceasefire in Lebanon.

The big picture:

This is not the first time the Israeli regime has violated the ceasefire, as it has a long record of similar actions in both Gaza and Lebanon.

The ongoing Israeli aggression up to now in Lebanon has harmed civilians, destroyed infrastructure, and disrupted the country’s reconstruction and economic development.

What he’s saying:

“We strongly condemn these aggressions and remind the guarantors of their direct responsibility.”

“These attacks are the result of persistent inaction and appeasement by the ceasefire guarantors, France and the United States.”

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