• Iran asserts its ceasefire with the US is comprehensive, covering Lebanon, Gaza, and other fronts.
  • Any violation on one front, such as Israeli strikes in Beirut, would be considered a breach of the entire ceasefire.
  • Tehran warns the US and Israel will face consequences if the Lebanon front is violated.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Monday that the ceasefire between Iran and the United States is comprehensive and applies to all fronts, including Lebanon, after Israel launched strikes on Hezbollah-linked areas in southern Beirut. In a post on X, Araqchi warned that any violation on one front would be considered a breach of the entire ceasefire, and that the US and Israel would bear responsibility for the consequences.

The remarks come amid escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, where Israeli forces have targeted Hezbollah positions following a series of rocket attacks. Iran's stance reflects its strategy of maintaining a unified front across Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria to deter separate escalation and preserve its leverage in broader negotiations with Washington.

According to people familiar with the matter, the US has been engaged in back-channel talks with Iran to limit the scope of the ceasefire to direct Iran-US issues, but Tehran has insisted on a broader framework. Efforts to reach a narrower deal have hit a snag, as Iran views the Lebanon front as critical to its regional influence.

Analysts warn that the fragile ceasefire could unravel if either side misinterprets the terms. Without a comprehensive agreement, the risk of a wider regional conflict remains high, potentially disrupting energy markets and shipping routes in the Eastern Mediterranean. Global markets are closely watching for any signs of escalation, with oil prices edging higher on Monday following the news.

Attempts to reach officials from the US State Department for comment were unsuccessful. Hezbollah has not officially responded to Iran's statement, but a source close to the group said they support the unified front approach.

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the ceasefire was between Iran and Israel. The ceasefire is between Iran and the United States.