Iran live updates: Israel won't leave Lebanon after US-Iran MOU, minister says

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Israel's foreign minister declared the country has no intention of withdrawing from Lebanon despite a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, signaling continued military operations in the region. The statement comes as tensions escalate following President Trump's announcement of "major combat operations" against Iran on February 28, marked by massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. The diplomatic agreement between Washington and Tehran appears unlikely to prompt an Israeli pullback from Lebanese territory, where Israel has maintained a military presence.