A Lebanese official source confirmed that Beirut has not yet been officially informed of the terms of the Iranian-American agreement that was announced to be reached through Pakistani mediation, noting at the same time that the announced ceasefire includes Lebanon.
The source said, in an interview with Agence France-Presse, that the Lebanese authorities had not received the details of the agreement or a clear timetable for the ceasefire to enter into force, despite the decline in the pace of military operations in the south during the past hours.
In conjunction with the announcement of the agreement, southern Lebanon witnessed relative calm compared to previous days, while the National News Agency reported recording intermittent Israeli artillery shelling on some border areas.
Although the full terms of the agreement have not been published yet, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed that the understanding stipulates stopping the war “immediately and permanently,” while Pakistan announced that the agreement includes Lebanon, which is one of the files that Tehran insisted on including during the negotiating rounds that lasted for months.
In the first official Lebanese position, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri praised the content of the understanding, considering that its inclusion of a binding clause to stop Israeli attacks on Lebanon constitutes an essential step to protect Lebanese sovereignty and prevent the region from sliding toward further escalation.
On the other hand, no official position was issued by Hezbollah regarding the agreement, nor were any announced operations by the party against Israeli forces recorded since after midnight Sunday – Monday.
As for Israel, positions opposing the understanding have emerged, as National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir confirmed that US President Donald Trump’s agreement with Iran “does not obligate Israel to anything,” considering that Tel Aviv is not a party to it and will not abandon its security goals in Lebanon.
These developments come amid the limited return of displaced people to some southern villages and towns that have witnessed repeated raids and evacuation warnings over the past months, while municipalities and concerned authorities continue to call on people to be cautious and ensure the safety of the areas before returning to them.
The current scene reflects a state of wide anticipation in Lebanon, awaiting the final image of the US-Iranian agreement, and the extent of its ability to translate political calm into permanent field stability on the southern front.
