Published: Apr 09, 2026, 19:45 IST | Updated: Apr 09, 2026, 19:45 IST
Iran has doubled down on its stance that Lebanon is an inseparable part of the ceasefire deal, directly contradicting US and Israeli claims. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that any ceasefire violation will come with “explicit costs” and a strong response. The disagreement has deepened confusion over the truce, as ongoing strikes in Lebanon threaten to unravel the fragile agreement.