Things are heating up in the Middle East again, and Iran is making its conditions very clear. 🚨 Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has signaled a major diplomatic line in the sand: any future agreement between Iran and the United States must include an end to attacks on all fronts—with a specific focus on Lebanon.
During a phone call with his Lebanese counterpart, Nabih Berri, Qalibaf emphasized that the bond between Iran and Lebanon is "unbreakable." He highlighted that groups like Hezbollah and the Amal Movement are currently defending both their motherland and the wider Muslim world. 🤝
But it is not just diplomatic talk. Iran's main military command, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has issued a stern warning to Israel, urging them to stop bombing Beirut and the southern district of Dahieh. They even went a step further, warning residents in northern Israel and settlers in the occupied Palestinian territories to evacuate if the Israeli attacks continue. ⚠️
Adding to the tension, Iran's Foreign Ministry has pointed fingers at both the US and Israel, claiming they have committed "flagrant violations" of a ceasefire established back in April. Iran alleges that the US has continued attacks against its shipping, while Israel has blatantly ignored Lebanon's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
On the other side, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated they had ordered military strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to repeated Hezbollah "violations" of the Lebanese ceasefire. However, in a sudden twist, reports from Kan TV indicate that the Israeli cabinet decided to postpone the attack following intervention from the US. 🛑
With tensions high and diplomacy on a knife-edge, the world is watching to see if a comprehensive ceasefire can actually be achieved or if the cycle of conflict will continue. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌍✨
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Iran's parliament speaker: Deal must include Lebanon ceasefire
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