Iran’s top diplomat said that any continued Israeli military presence in Lebanon would violate the interim U.S.–Iran agreement aimed at ending the recent conflict, adding a new point of tension to an already fragile peace arrangement.

The remarks came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that Israeli forces would remain in Lebanon for as long as necessary to guarantee Israel’s security, signaling a potential disagreement over the interpretation of the deal.

Iranian officials argue that the ceasefire framework requires a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, while Israeli leaders maintain that security considerations must determine the timing of any pullout.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that the agreement’s central objective is to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Speaking about the accord, Trump said the deal establishes clear limits on Iran’s nuclear activities and is designed to ensure Tehran does not develop a nuclear arsenal.

Vice President JD Vance described the U.S.–Iran agreement as “very general” but said it includes provisions allowing international nuclear inspectors to return to Iran. According to Vance, the inspections are intended to verify Iran’s compliance with the nuclear-related aspects of the arrangement.