Meanwhile, China criticized the US actions in the Strait of Hormuz. “We are concerned about the US’s violent intervention against the ships in question,” said Foreign Office spokesman Guo Jiakun in Beijing. China hopes that the respective sides will behave responsibly and abide by the ceasefire agreement, he said. China demanded that the “Window for Peace” should be used. In addition, conditions should be created for an early end to the war, said spokesman Guo.
In addition to the US and Iran, there has also been a ceasefire in the war between Israel and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia in Lebanon for several days. In the south of the country, Israel’s army said it attacked a rocket launch pad during the night despite the ceasefire. The Israeli military announced this morning that it was ready to fire and was a “direct threat to the towns in northern Israel” as well as to soldiers. The army will continue to defend itself against threats and ensure security for Israeli civilians and soldiers.
According to the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon published by the US State Department, Israel may take all necessary measures in self-defense against planned, imminent or ongoing attacks. Israeli soldiers remain stationed in southern Lebanon. The country speaks of a “security zone” to protect northern Israel from attacks by Hezbollah. Displaced Lebanese are currently unable to return to the area.
Hezbollah announced this morning that Israeli army armored vehicles had been hit overnight by explosive devices that the Iranian-backed militia had planted in the area earlier. When asked, the Israeli army said it was investigating the matter.
