An Iranian minister has told the BBC that Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Wednesday constituted a grave violation of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that Lebanon was covered by the two-week deal agreed upon on Tuesday, a claim disputed by the US and Israel. Khatibzadeh insisted the US must choose between war and ceasefire. On Wednesday, airstrikes by Israel were reported to have killed at least 203 people, targeting Hezbollah command centers and military sites. When asked if Tehran would request Hezbollah to cease rocket fire towards Israel, Khatibzadeh claimed the Iranian-backed group had already abided by the ceasefire. Hezbollah has indicated it fired at Israel in response to what it describes as ceasefire violations, continuing to threaten attacks until Israeli-American aggression ends. Khatibzadeh emphasized the need for the US to adhere to the ceasefire, criticizing Washington's stance and expressing doubts about a permanent understanding. He noted the ongoing turmoil since the war began on February 28, with significant disruptions in global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict.