Iran-Israel Conflict: Lebanon Reports Israeli Ceasefire Violations

Israel's military is accused of violating a ceasefire with Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Army. They report “acts of aggression” by Israel, which began at midnight local time. Hezbollah, the militant group, has not officially recognized the ceasefire but hints it may respect it if Israeli attacks cease. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump claims the U.S. is close to a peace deal with Iran. He describes the conflict as a “little diversion” while emphasizing his economic achievements since returning to office last year. Trump also mentions that Iran has agreed to return its enriched uranium, which could potentially be used for nuclear weapons. In response to Trump's criticism, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese states that his country has received no new requests from the U.S. regarding assistance in the Iran conflict. The situation remains tense as the ceasefire holds but is fragile. The outcome of these developments could change the landscape of the Middle East and impact global security.