Iran claims a week-long ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel starting tonight! Israel quickly refutes this, stating it's not true and will continue its attack on Hezbollah.

The Middle East conflict, which affects global macroeconomic and geopolitical nerves, is once again witnessing a fierce political game with each side offering its own version of events.

According to the latest report from Lebanese media Al Mayadeen, an anonymous senior Iranian political and security official released a shocking message, claiming that after Iran's continued follow-up and strong pressure, the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel will officially take effect tonight (15th) local time.

Iran unilaterally announced a ceasefire, warning the United States to restrain Israel.

The Iranian source indicated that the ceasefire reached tonight is expected to last for a week and could be extended further to cover the remaining term of the ongoing "temporary ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran".

Alongside announcing the ceasefire, Iran also adopted a tough strategic stance. The source emphasized that the ceasefire was entirely "the result of Iranian pressure" and publicly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against attempting to undermine the agreement. Iran further pointed the finger at Washington, calling the US a "co-sponsor of the occupiers" and demanding that the Trump administration restrain Israel's military operations.

Israel swiftly denies: Military operations will not stop

However, this "dawn of peace" unilaterally released by Iran was ruthlessly punctured by Israeli officials within just a few hours.

In response to the Lebanese media reports, Israel quickly issued an official statement. Israeli state media and several senior officials clearly stated: "No ceasefire agreement has been reached at present." Military leaders further reiterated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will continue its military operations against Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon without wavering.

The extreme tension on the eve of the historic US-Iran talks

Behind this ceasefire "Rashomon"-like situation lies the extreme complexity and fragility of the current situation in the Middle East. Since early April, the United States and Iran have barely maintained a fragile "two-week ceasefire agreement."

• Significant differences exist regarding the scope of the ceasefire agreement: Iran insists that its effectiveness must extend to Lebanon; however, the United States and Israel have clearly drawn a line, indicating that their attacks on Hezbollah are not limited to this area.
• Negotiations in Washington stalled: Although direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel have begun in Washington under US mediation, progress has been extremely slow due to core obstacles such as the disarmament of Hezbollah, which touches on a red line.

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