Iran vows to halt negotiations with US if Israel attacks Lebanon

Tehran (ANTARA) - The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has asserted that Tehran will not only halt negotiations with the United States but will also take action against Israel if the nation continues to launch military operations in Lebanon.

“Over the last two days, we have worked hard to stop the Israeli attacks. However, if these atrocities continue, we will not only suspend negotiations but also act against the Zionist regime,” Ghalibaf stated via Telegram on Monday.

In his conversation with the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri, he also emphasised Iran’s determination to achieve a ceasefire throughout the Lebanese territory.

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes against Hezbollah targets on the outskirts of Beirut. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon also constitute a breach of the ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran.

Following discussions with Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives, US President Donald Trump announced that Hezbollah and Israel would agree to a ceasefire. In response, Israel conducted massive airstrikes against Hezbollah targets on the southern outskirts of Beirut, as well as in southern and eastern Lebanon.

Israel has also launched ground operations in the southern region, declaring the start of a new military campaign against the Shia group. Following negotiations in Washington on 16 April, both parties reached a ceasefire agreement. However, despite the agreement, Israel continues to attack dozens of settlements in southern Lebanon daily and maintains fire control over several border areas. In response, Hezbollah continues to conduct military operations against Israeli forces.