Middle East crisis live: Iranian ambassador warns it will respond to any Israeli attack in Lebanon

The Iranian ambassador to the UN in Geneva described Israeli attacks on Lebanon as a red line in negotiations Hello and welcome to our live blog of the Middle East. The Iranian ambassador to the UN in Geneva has just warned that Tehran’s red line in negotiations with Washington is that Israel will cease attacks on Lebanon , including the capital of Beirut . The ambassador added that Iran “will respond” if Israel violates the memorandum of understanding established on Thursday in any way, including with attacks on Lebanon and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah .