Tehran warns negotiations in Pakistan could fail without halt to Israeli operations in Lebanon as disputes over truce terms intensify.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that upcoming negotiations with the United States could collapse unless military operations in Lebanon are included in the ceasefire agreement.
In a statement, Pezeshkian said continued Israeli strikes violate the terms as Iran understands them, writing that ongoing attacks would make negotiations “meaningless,” in comments posted on X.
The remarks come ahead of planned talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, following a two-week ceasefire announced earlier this week between the United States and Iran. Pakistani officials who helped broker the deal said Lebanon was included in the agreement, while U.S. officials have rejected that interpretation, creating a widening dispute over the truce’s scope.
Israeli forces have continued operations against Hezbollah, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump both indicating that the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon.
At the same time, tensions are increasing around the Strait of Hormuz, a central condition of the agreement. According to The Associated Press, Iranian-linked reports have suggested the waterway may have been mined, despite commitments tied to reopening maritime traffic.
The ceasefire, announced Tuesday, was intended to reduce hostilities and restore safe passage through one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors. However, ongoing strikes in Beirut and continued fighting in southern Lebanon have raised doubts about whether the agreement can hold.
Hezbollah entered the conflict last month after prior clashes with Israel, contributing to an escalation that now complicates diplomatic efforts.
With negotiations set to begin in Pakistan, disagreements over whether Lebanon is covered by the ceasefire—and concerns over maritime access through Hormuz—are placing the fragile agreement under increasing strain.
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