Senior Iranian officer says return to war with U.S. seems "inevitable"
Summary
A high-ranking Iranian military official said a return to war with the United States looks unavoidable because Iran refuses to surrender. Meanwhile, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continued in Lebanon despite President Trump announcing an agreed halt to hostilities ahead of new peace talks in Washington.Key Facts
- Mohammad Jafar Asadi, an Iranian military leader, said war with the U.S. is "inevitable" as Iran will never surrender.
- Iran is still reviewing a recent U.S. draft agreement but has not officially responded yet.
- President Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stopped Israeli troops from conducting a major raid in Lebanon after their phone call.
- Despite Trump's announcement of a ceasefire, Israel and Hezbollah exchanged attacks in southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah claimed rocket attacks on Israeli targets, while Israel intercepted some projectiles with no casualties reported.
- Lebanon's government reported Israeli air strikes on southern towns and villages.
- France’s foreign minister criticized Israel’s military presence deep inside Lebanon.
- President Trump said both sides agreed to stop fighting, but recent clashes suggest the ceasefire may not hold.
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