Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire as Non-Negotiable Term for US Peace Deal
Iran, through its top diplomat Abbas Araghchi, declared a ceasefire in Lebanon as a non-negotiable condition for any peace deal with the United States. The demand comes amid accusations that the US and Israel are responsible for ceasefire violations. Iran halted indirect talks with the US after Israel's military actions in Lebanon.
Where Sources Diverge
The Middle East Eye and Anadolu Ajansı reported that Iran's negotiator accused the US of failing to uphold the ceasefire deal, while TASS and IRNA emphasized Iran's stance on the consequences of ceasefire violations.
Iran negotiator: US failing to uphold terms of ceasefire deal
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Anadolu Ajansı and TASS both reported that Iran blamed the US for the consequences of Israeli ceasefire violations, but TASS added that Iran's diplomat warned the US and Israel would pay the price for their choices.
Iran says US responsible for consequences of Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon
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Iran says US responsible for consequences of Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon Anadolu Ajansı
Any breach of US ceasefire on one front violates entire truce: Iran FM IRNA English
Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf pointed out that in the end, the US and Israel would have to pay the price for their choices
Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire as non-negotiable terms for US peace deal WION
Abbas Araghchi said the US and Israel are responsible for the consequences of any violation
Ceasefire with US covers Lebanon: Iran Anadolu Ajansı
Iran says ceasefire in Lebanon remains part of peace deal The Straits Times
Iran's Araghchi says truce deal with US must include 'ceasefire on all fronts' Middle East Eye
Iran negotiator: US failing to uphold terms of ceasefire deal Middle East Eye
Iran foreign ministry says ceasefire in Lebanon remains condition for US deal Al Arabiya English
Iranian state media reported that Iran was halting indirect talks with the US after Israel ordered its troops to push deeper into Lebanon. US President Donald Trump said talks were ongoing at a "rapid pace."
Iranian state media reported that Iran was halting indirect talks with the US after Israel ordered its troops to push deeper into Lebanon. US President Donald Trump said talks were ongoing.