"US Vice President JD Vance stated, 'I think the Iranians thought that the cease-fire included Lebanon, and it just didn't,' emphasizing that the cease-fire did not cover Israel's actions."
"White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed, 'Lebanon was not included in the cease-fire terms,' indicating ongoing discussions between the US and Israel regarding the situation."
"Lebanon's Health Ministry reported a one-day death toll of at least 182 people due to Israeli strikes, with the total casualties since the conflict began reaching 1,739 killed and 5,873 wounded."
"UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk described the situation in Lebanon as 'nothing short of horrific,' reflecting the international concern over the scale of violence and destruction."
The cease-fire between the United States and Iran is precarious due to a misunderstanding about its terms, specifically regarding Israel's military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon. US Vice President JD Vance indicated that Iran believed the cease-fire included Lebanon, which was not the case. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Lebanon was excluded from the cease-fire terms. The situation escalated with significant casualties reported in Lebanon following Israeli strikes, raising concerns from international organizations about the humanitarian impact.
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