Tehran, April 8 (ANI): Iran on Wednesday blamed Israel for jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire agreement with the United States, warning that continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon could lead to the collapse of the deal and renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media outlet Press TV.
A senior Iranian security official said the world is witnessing violations of the temporary ceasefire by Israel, noting that its actions, including strikes on Lebanon, are increasing pressure on the United States to maintain the agreement.
“The entire world is witnessing the Zionist regime violating a fragile and temporary ceasefire, and Iran may rise to a comprehensive defense at any moment,” the official told Press TV.
“By violating the ceasefire while simultaneously attacking Lebanon and Iran, this regime is raising the cost of the agreement for the United States. Now is the time for the mediating country to step in and put this aggressive regime in its place,” the official added.
Warning of consequences if the truce collapses, the official said Iran could again close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key factor in negotiations leading to the ceasefire agreement.
“If this ceasefire is broken, the Zionist regime will be responsible, and we will punish the aggressor—and the calm that resulted from the guided reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will quickly come to an end,” the official said, as quoted by Press TV.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that Tehran has once again blocked the Strait of Hormuz following intensified Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
According to IRNA, Iran has halted the passage of oil tankers through the critical waterway after Israeli strikes in Lebanon, raising fresh concerns about global energy supply routes.
Despite the ceasefire announced Tuesday by US President Donald Trump, Israel has continued its military operations in Lebanon.
According to Al Jazeera, citing Lebanon’s Health Ministry, at least 89 people have been killed and more than 800 injured in Israeli attacks across the country on Wednesday.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strikes were part of a major coordinated operation targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
In a statement shared on Telegram, the IDF said it carried out its largest coordinated strike since the start of Operation “Roaring Lion,” hitting more than 100 Hezbollah command centers and military sites across Beirut, the Beqaa Valley, and southern Lebanon.
IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said, “We will continue striking the Hezbollah terror organization and will utilize every operational opportunity. We will not compromise the security of the residents of northern Israel. We will continue to strike with determination.”
According to the IDF, the targets included intelligence command centers, headquarters used for planning attacks, and infrastructure linked to Hezbollah’s missile and naval capabilities, as well as assets of its elite Radwan Force and aerial units. The military said the operation was based on precise intelligence and had been planned over several weeks.
The IDF further alleged that much of the targeted infrastructure was located within civilian areas, accusing Hezbollah of using civilians as human shields. It added that measures were taken to minimize harm to non-combatants. (ANI)
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