Israel's Intense Strikes on Lebanon Cast Doubt on West Asia Peace Prospects

Tehran. Hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire, Israel launched its most intense attack on Lebanon to date, casting uncertainty over hopes for peace in West Asia. On Wednesday, Israeli military aircraft bombed various regions of Lebanon, resulting in 254 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Following this attack, Iran warned that it would be 'pointless' to participate in the planned permanent peace agreement talks with the United States.Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire. According to him, while Israel is escalating a parallel war against Hezbollah, the US...