Iran says US letting Netanyahu attack Lebanon is 'dumb'
Why it matters: Iran could block the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil shipments and impacting the U.S. economy.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the U.S. would be “dumb” to let Israel kill diplomacy and hints at a military response if the ceasefire isn’t applied to Lebanon.
- U.S. Vice President JD Vance mirrors the warning, calling it “dumb” but a U.S. choice, stressing the need to keep Lebanon in the ceasefire.
- President Donald Trump told Netanyahu to scale back operations, yet Israeli strikes continue, killing over 300 and displacing residents in Beirut’s Jnah.
- Israel resumes intense attacks on Lebanon despite the truce, targeting rescuers and issuing displacement orders for key hospital districts.
Iran’s foreign minister warns the U.S. that allowing Netanyahu to keep attacking Lebanon would be “dumb,” echoing JD Vance’s warning; the dispute over whether the regional ceasefire includes Lebanon raises the risk of further escalation and possible Iranian retaliation.
