Iran threatens to halt talks if Israel continues Lebanon attacks

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stern warning on Monday, stating that Tehran could suspend negotiations with the United States if Israel's military actions in Lebanon persist. The statement, reported by Iran's Fars News Agency, came during a phone conversation with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.

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if these "crimes" continued, Tehran would not only suspend the negotiation process but also "oppose" Israel.

Ghalibaf asserted that Iran had made significant efforts over the preceding two days to halt the Israeli assaults. He emphasized that if these "crimes" continued, Iran would not only pause the negotiation process but also actively "oppose" Israel. He further stipulated that any agreement between Tehran and Washington necessitates a complete halt to attacks on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon.

Iran is determined to secure a ceasefire across Lebanon, with a specific focus on the southern region, Ghalibaf added. He described the relationship between Iran and Lebanon as "inseparable" and praised Hezbollah and the Amal Movement for defending Lebanon and the broader Muslim community. Berri, in turn, assured Ghalibaf that Lebanon would "never forget" Iran's support during this sensitive period.

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any deal reached between Tehran and Washington would require the cessation of attacks on all fronts, especially in Lebanon.

Despite a ceasefire that took effect on April 17 and was extended for 45 days following U.S.-mediated indirect talks, Israel has continued its offensive in Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that over 3,400 people have died in the attacks since March 2. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently ordered an escalation of the invasion, with Israeli forces capturing the strategic Beaufort Castle.

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Lebanon “will never forget” Iran's positive stance during the current sensitive stage.