Iran has issued a stern warning to Israel to stop its attacks in Lebanon. Iran’s military headquarters claimed that Israel has violated the ceasefire 84 times. Lebanese state media reported that at least four people have died in Israeli attacks. Earlier, the Israeli military stated that the strikes targeted suspicious vehicles.
At the G7 summit, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Israel over the loss of many lives. He accused Israel of attacking residential buildings while searching for Hezbollah leaders. Iran’s leadership has presented the alleged agreement with the U.S. as a success and a victory. However, this argument is not easily substantiated.
The recent conflict has inflicted significant damage on Iran’s economy, placing the country under immense pressure. Additionally, some groups within Iran have expressed opposition to the deal with the U.S. Several Iranians, both inside the country and abroad, view the internal crisis not as a diplomatic opportunity but as a chance for regime change. The political environment in Tehran is currently highly fragmented along various lines.
Senior Iranian officials have sought to declare the agreement a major success. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament and chief negotiator, stated that Iran has taken “a great step toward ultimate victory.” President Masoud Pezeshkian described the deal as having a transformative effect. Ghalibaf emphasized the importance of viewing it positively.
However, an Iranian parliamentarian criticized the agreement, warning that it risks turning Iran into “an American colony.” He accused Iranian negotiators of violating the Supreme Leader’s directive to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Within Iran’s parliament, hardline leaders, state-supported media, and pro-government nighttime rallies argue that the U.S. is not a trustworthy partner.
