HALIFAX – A recently announced ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is being complicated by ongoing conflict in Lebanon, CBC News reported Friday.

According to the broadcast, Israel disputes claims that the ceasefire extends to Lebanon, despite statements from Pakistani mediators suggesting it does. Israel immediately refuted the Pakistani claim and escalated attacks on Lebanon, resulting in over 200 Lebanese deaths and more than 1,000 injuries, primarily among civilians.

One Lebanese-Canadian resident of Beirut, Shea Ayub, described the past six weeks as “absolute terror,” stating that residents are caught between the dangers of staying and leaving their homes. Ayub noted that over 1.2 million people have been displaced in Lebanon, facing a lack of shelter and dwindling resources.

Experts are questioning the terms of the ceasefire, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. seeks to restore free passage, while Iran has suggested coordination with its armed forces and consideration of “technical limitations,” potentially referring to naval mines. There have been reports Iran was seeking payment for safe passage, a plan Oman recently rejected.

According to the broadcast, U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of the U.S. receiving a cut from any payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

During the CBC News broadcast, Waz Jurgis, chair of Contemporary Middle Eastern Studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science, stated that Benjamin Netanyahu was not consulted before the ceasefire announcement and that some American officials are increasingly critical of Israel’s actions, viewing it as a liability and potentially leading the U.S. into a wider conflict with Iran. Jurgis also noted a strained relationship between Netanyahu and Trump.

The situation remains fluid, with uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire’s application to Lebanon and the conditions for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The broadcast highlighted a lack of clarity regarding the ceasefire’s scope and implementation.