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Friday, June 19, 2026
Iran says US responsible for Israeli strikes in Lebanon, threatens ‘all necessary measures’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIran condemns Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and warns of their consequences for regional peace and security, saying the United States bears direct responsibility for the situation.
Referring to the US-Iran memorandum of understanding reached this week, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says a halt to the fighting between Israel and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah is an integral part of the agreement to end hostilities on all fronts and adds that Iran will take all necessary measures to protect its interests, security and allies.
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