WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The White House has confirmed that Lebanon is not included in the recently announced two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, even as Israel intensifies airstrikes across Lebanese territory.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the truce applies strictly to Washington and Iran, clarifying that "Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire." She added that this position has been clearly communicated to all relevant parties.

The announcement came as Israeli forces launched what they described as their largest coordinated assault on Lebanon since the current escalation began. According to the Israeli military, more than 100 targets were stru...