Lebanon Air Strikes Kill 47 Amidst US-Iran Deal

Beirut. According to statistics released by the Lebanese Public Health Emergency Service Center on Friday, at least 47 people were killed in widespread air strikes in Lebanon from midnight Thursday to noon Friday.

The center stated that attacks occurred in the southern and eastern regions of Lebanon, namely Nabatieh, Tyre, Bint Jbeil, Jezzine, and Baalbek districts. Among those killed were those in an air strike in Ain Bordé and another in an air strike on a farm in the town of Jamaliah in Baalbek district. There were other casualties from drone attacks in the city of Rihan in Jezzine and on the Dahr al-Zahrani-Nabatieh highway.

The memorandum of understanding recently signed between the US and Iran mentions ending military action on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai issued a statement strongly condemning Israel's continuous attacks against Lebanon.

He said, "The cessation of war in Lebanon is clearly considered an 'integral' part of the US-Iran understanding, and the United States is directly responsible for the current situation in Lebanon."

Baghai stated, "Iran will take all necessary measures to protect its interests, security, and rights, as well as those of its allies." Meanwhile, Israel's Channel 12 reported on Friday, citing Israeli officials, that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hezbollah.