Key facts
- A US-Iran deal to end hostilities has been electronically signed, with the Strait of Hormuz to be fully open by Friday.
- Israel states it is not bound by the US-Iran agreement and will continue military actions in southern Lebanon.
- Despite the deal, Israel continues shelling southern Lebanon, with Hezbollah reporting attacks.
- Lebanese officials welcomed the deal, but reports indicate Lebanon was not initially informed of its terms.
- Hezbollah called for internal unity in Lebanon to achieve full sovereignty.
- The Lebanese army advised residents to delay returning to border villages due to potential Israeli violations.
A US-Iran deal to end hostilities has been electronically signed, with the Strait of Hormuz expected to be fully open by Friday. However, Israel has stated it is not bound by the agreement and intends to continue its military actions in southern Lebanon.
Despite the deal, reports indicate intermittent Israeli shelling continues in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah reported that rockets, an anti-tank missile, and mortar shells were fired at Israeli troops by the group. Israeli politicians have expressed strong opposition to the US-Iran deal, with some vowing to continue military action.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed hope the agreement would end the war and pledged efforts to secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory. Hezbollah called for internal unity to achieve full sovereignty, while the Lebanese army advised residents to postpone their return to border villages due to potential Israeli violations and unexploded ordnance.
International reactions to the deal have been largely positive, with European and Indo-Pacific leaders hailing it as a chance to restore regional stability and ease global economic pressure. Iran's World Cup match against New Zealand is scheduled for one day after the deal is set to end over 100 days of war.