Iran claims Lebanon included in ceasefire with US, warns of retaliation if violated

Iran's parliamentary speaker has declared that Lebanon is part of a ceasefire agreement between Tehran and the United States. The Iranian official issued warnings of serious consequences and swift retaliation if the ceasefire terms are violated. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, where Iran maintains significant influence in Lebanon through its proxy Hezbollah, which has been engaged in cross-border fighting with Israel. Iran's claim about a ceasefire arrangement with the US appears to reference broader regional de-escalation efforts, though the specific terms and scope of any such agreement remain unclear.