Iran deems US talks 'useless' if commitments unmet after Beirut strikes

Iran has declared that peace negotiations with the United States are futile if commitments are not honored, following Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf, the head of Iran's delegation, expressed this sentiment on the social platform X, stating that the "aggression of the Zionists against Dahieh" demonstrated that the U.S. either lacks the will or the capacity to fulfill its obligations.

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The aggression of the Zionists against Dahieh demonstrated once again that the United States lacks the will to fulfill its commitments or lacks the capacity to do so.

"If you do not have the will or the capacity to fulfill your commitments, then it is useless to talk about continuing down this path," Qalibaf asserted. His comments came amid ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. The remarks were made shortly after Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement.

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If you do not have the will or the capacity to fulfill your commitments, then it is useless to talk about continuing down this path.

Lebanon's Civil Defense reported three fatalities and six injuries from the Beirut bombings. Israel stated the strikes were in retaliation for three drones launched from Lebanon that impacted its territory. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that Israel would not tolerate attacks on its soil. The Israeli military also reported precision strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Beirut. Iran had previously warned Israel against attacking the Lebanese capital, a stance it used to justify missile launches against Israel a week prior. Iran is reportedly seeking the inclusion of Lebanon in any agreement with the United States to end the war that began on February 28.

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Without a doubt, these crimes will not go unanswered.