Iran, U.S. Exchanging Messages on 'Final Plan' for War's End; Threatens Resumption if Beirut Attacked

Iran and the United States are reportedly exchanging messages through intermediaries as they work to finalize an agreement to end the ongoing war. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed that although direct negotiations are not currently taking place, communication lines between the two nations remain active.

Araghchi explained that both Iran and the U.S. are reviewing exchanged texts to shape a "final formula" for a potential accord. He noted that progress in negotiations has not been substantial but stressed that the U.S. has not severed contact. The minister reiterated Iran's stance that any renewed talks must be predicated on securing the rights of the Iranian people and ceasing hostilities in the region, specifically mentioning the conflict involving Lebanon.

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We are exchanging messages with the U.S. through mediators and reviewing the texts exchanged to prepare a final formula.

The foreign minister linked the possibility of a peace agreement with the U.S. to the situation in Lebanon. Iran agreed to a ceasefire in early April, brokered by Pakistan, after the conflict began with a preemptive strike by the U.S. and Israel in late February. This ceasefire was understood to encompass all fronts, including Lebanon.

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Resumption of negotiations with the U.S. must be based on guarantees for the rights of the Iranian people and an end to the war against Iran and the region, including Lebanon.