Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel of seeking "permanent war" after Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stated "all Lebanon must burn," amidst intensified fighting in Lebanon resulting in 21 deaths from Israeli airstrikes and four Israeli soldier casualties.

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Lebanon, southern Lebanon

Who

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Israeli soldiers, Lebanese authorities

What

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel of seeking "permanent war" after Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stated "all Lebanon must burn," amidst intensified fighting in Lebanon resulting in 21 deaths from Israeli airstrikes and four Israeli soldier casualties.

When

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:38:44 GMT · 3h 26m ago

Where

Lebanon, southern Lebanon ·

Why

Araghchi's accusation followed Ben Gvir's remark and intensified fighting in Lebanon, which included Israeli airstrikes and clashes resulting in casualties.

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This exchange of rhetoric and intensified fighting represents a serious escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, potentially undermining a US-Iran deal aimed at halting war in West Asia.

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