IDF Suspends Iran Strikes After US Ceasefire, Continues Lebanon Ops

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Wednesday that it has suspended strikes against Iran following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, while maintaining active military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The announcement came amid escalating hostilities that began on March 2, 2026, when the Iranian-backed group launched rockets and drones into Israel shortly after the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the U.S.-Iran agreement but emphasized that it excludes operations in Lebanon. In a statement, the IDF said its forces conducted extensive overnight airstrikes on ballistic missile sites and key production infrastructure in Iran before halting fire, in line with directives from political leadership. The military remains on high alert for any violations. Meanwhile, ground operations against Hezbollah continue, with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stating that troops have killed more than 1,000 Hezbollah operatives since the group entered the conflict. "We continue to establish a forward defense posture to prevent direct fire...