Tehran, Aug. 11 -- Iran on Tuesday strongly condemned Israel's strikes on southern Lebanon over the weekend, accusing the United States of being an "accomplice and partner" in Israeli crimes in Lebanon, occupied Palestine and the wider region due to Washington's "comprehensive support" for Israel.

Spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baqaei, in a statement condemned the "brutal attacks" by Israel on areas in southern Lebanon over the past few days, saying the strikes had resulted in the deaths and injuries of Lebanese citizens and the destruction of infrastructure and homes.

Baqaei also criticised the continuation of Israeli attacks and what he described as violations of Lebanon's territorial integrity and nation...