Iran says the pact's first principle – the immediate cessation of military operations, including in Lebanon – has been breached. It accuses Israel of continuing air strikes in Lebanon since the agreement was signed. Israel, meanwhile, says it is responding to repeated attacks by Hezbollah.
As tensions rise and fears grow over the consequences for regional stability and global energy markets, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks to former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert about the fighting in Lebanon, Israel's position and the complicated US-Iran deal negociations.
