TEHRAN, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Iran is finalizing preparations to carry out "deterrent operations" against military targets in Israel following Isreal's "ceasefire violations" in Lebanon, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported Wednesday, citing a security and military source.
Meanwhile, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, citing an informed source, that Iran will withdraw from the ceasefire agreement if Israel continues its attacks in Lebanon.
Earlier on Wednesday, Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across Lebanon, hitting multiple regions. Hundreds of people were killed or injured in the airstrikes, Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine said.
Following the attacks, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called on the country's allies to help stop the strikes "by all available means," stressing the urgency of international support to restore calm.
The Israeli military said the strikes were part of a new operation, dubbed "Eternal Darkness." It said the campaign aims to target Hezbollah command and control centers in southern and eastern Lebanon, as well as in Beirut.
A two-week ceasefire was announced early Wednesday by the United States and Iran. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would comply with the truce but would continue military operations in Lebanon. ■
