US-Iran ceasefire threatened by renewed strikes

An Israeli air strike targeted southern Lebanon's Nabatiyeh area over the weekend, threatening to undermine a newly announced regional peace agreement. The strike came just one day after the United States unveiled a framework aimed at reducing conflict between Israel and Lebanon. But the military escalation has already triggered new tensions: Iran is accusing Washington of violating the deal, pointing to recent American strikes on Iranian defense installations in the south. France 24 reports the renewed military actions now jeopardize ongoing diplomatic efforts.

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