Iran demands full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has stated that the ceasefire in Lebanon was part of an understanding between Iran and the United States, mediated by Pakistan. This framing positions the truce as a component of a larger diplomatic arrangement between Tehran and Washington. The statement reinforces Iran's narrative of being a key broker in the conflict, despite the ceasefire being publicly announced by US President Donald Trump. The mention of Pakistan as a mediator adds a new dimension to the diplomatic backstory of the agreement.
The Foreign Ministry's statement has been officially released, reiterating the demand.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman provided new details, stating the Lebanon ceasefire was part of a U.S.-Iran understanding and explicitly thanking Pakistan for its recent diplomatic efforts.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei explicitly stated the Lebanon ceasefire was part of the Iran-U.S. agreement.
The spokesperson explicitly named Pakistan as the mediator of the understanding between Iran and the US.
