Iran tells Hezbollah US talks impossible without comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon
Iran has informed Hezbollah that it will not continue the negotiations with the US without a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon, Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah said.
Israel’s military struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight into Friday and Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war. Lebanese media reported at least 18 people killed in the strikes, and Israel said four soldiers died, vowing to make Hezbollah pay a heavy price.
Pan-Arab Al-Mayadeen said that Iran was delaying sending its delegation to Switzerland over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah are not parties to the agreement. Iran insists Israel must withdraw from the large swath of southern Lebanon it is occupying, but the wording of the interim deal doesn’t explicitly require that and only ensures Lebanon’s "territorial integrity."
Source: Naharnet, Associated Press
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