Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghaji said the cease-fire between Iran and the U.S. must be fully implemented for its entire duration [1].

The stability of the agreement is critical for regional security, specifically regarding the status of Lebanon and the continued openness of the Strait of Hormuz. Because the deal involves multiple geopolitical flashpoints, any breach could jeopardize the wider diplomatic effort to prevent further escalation.

Speaking during a press briefing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Araghaji said the truce covers Lebanon and must remain in effect for the full 60-day period [1], [2]. He said the agreement is necessary to ensure effectiveness and maintain a fragile peace across the region.

Reports on the current status of the truce vary. Reuters Arabic reported that the cease-fire has already entered into force and is being implemented [1]. However, BBC Arabic reported that the extension of the U.S.-Iran cease-fire is currently pending approval from President Trump.

Similar contradictions exist regarding the situation on the ground. While Araghaji and Reuters Arabic maintain the truce is in effect, BBC Arabic reported that Israeli raids in southern Lebanon have killed 17 people despite the agreement.

Araghaji said the 60-day window [1], [2] is the agreed-upon timeframe for the current cessation of hostilities. He said that the inclusion of Lebanon is a central component of the deal's success.

“The cease-fire between Iran and the United States, which also covers Lebanon, must be fully implemented.”

The discrepancy between Iranian diplomatic assertions and reports of continued military action in Lebanon suggests a precarious security environment. If the U.S. administration has not yet formally approved the extension as some sources suggest, the 60-day window may be viewed differently by each party, increasing the risk of accidental or intentional escalation in the Levant.