Iran strongly condemns Israeli crimes against Lebanon, stresses US responsibility Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei strongly condemned the Zionist regime's aggressive and terrorist operations across Lebanon, which have resulted in dozens of Lebanese martyrs and wounded, and the destruction of homes and infrastructure. He warned of serious consequences for regional peace and security. Baghaei stated that the United States bears direct responsibility for the situation, referencing Article 1 of the June 18, 2025, Memorandum of Understanding, which explicitly stipulates the cessation of war in Lebanon as an integral part of ending hostilities on all fronts.