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Iran seeks to end war on all fronts, including Lebanon, in US talks
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Iran seeks to end war on all fronts, including Lebanon, in US talks

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran stated that its negotiations with the US in Switzerland would focus on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon.
  • The talks aim to implement a memorandum of understanding signed last week, which includes a ceasefire in Lebanon.
  • Iran emphasized that the fulfillment of specific conditions, such as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the ability to sell oil, is crucial for a final agreement.

Iran's foreign ministry has declared that ongoing negotiations with the United States in Switzerland will prioritize the cessation of hostilities across all conflict zones, with a particular focus on Lebanon. This diplomatic push is intended to solidify a memorandum of understanding signed between the two nations last Wednesday.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Bagaei stressed that the implementation of any agreement carries more weight than its mere signing. He noted that while the diplomatic process is underway, the follow-through on commitments is paramount. Bagaei is scheduled to meet with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar before a crucial afternoon session with the U.S. delegation.

The application of any agreement is more important than its signing. That is to say, the diplomatic process to reach a result is one matter, but following up on implementation is even more important.

— Ismail BagaeiThe spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the critical nature of implementing agreements during the negotiations.

Bagaei expressed concern that the ceasefire in Lebanon, a key component of the agreement, has not been upheld. He directly stated that the "Zionist regime" continues to breach its commitments, making this a central point of contention in the current discussions. The spokesperson also highlighted that Article 13 of the memorandum links the initiation of final agreement negotiations to the fulfillment of five conditions.

These conditions include ending the war, the mutual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by both Iran and the U.S., Iran's ability to sell its oil and petroleum products during the talks, and the release of its frozen assets abroad. The Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf, arrived in Switzerland on Saturday evening. U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance also arrived Sunday for the talks, which are being hosted and mediated by Switzerland, with high-level participation from Qatar and Pakistan.

We know that this point has not been met and that the United States has not been able to or has not wanted to do it. The Zionist regime continues to violate its commitments. This is the main topic of discussion in today's talks.

— Ismail BagaeiThe Iranian spokesperson voiced concerns about the ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement, particularly by Israel, during the talks with the U.S.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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