The Hezbollah-aligned Lebanese network Al-Mayadeen reports that Iran is now demanding an apology from President Trump and a retraction of his threats, alongside a complete Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, as a precondition for continuing negotiations.
The Hezbollah-aligned Lebanese network Al-Mayadeen reports that Iran has hardened its position in ongoing talks, now demanding a formal apology from US President Donald Trump and a retraction of his threats as a precondition for continued negotiations. Additionally, Iran insists on a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, a demand that echoes Hezbollah's stated positions.
The report comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity. Earlier today, as The Zioneer reported, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem demanded a full Israeli withdrawal and accused the IDF of war crimes. Trump himself posted that Iran must stop Hezbollah 'immediately' or face stronger US strikes. The report from Al-Mayadeen, a source aligned with Hezbollah, further underscores the gap between the parties. Israel, for its part, has publicly stated it will not withdraw from territory it holds in Lebanon, insisting on demilitarization and operational freedom as conditions. The demands are unverified by official US, Israeli, or Iranian channels.
5 developments
- StrongIran says negotiations will stop if Israel does not withdraw from Lebanon
- DevelopingIsraeli overnight strikes in southern Lebanon delay US-Iran talks, according to Israeli media
- DevelopingIran says ceasefire insufficient, won't begin final-deal talks until Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon
- StrongHezbollah senior tells Reuters: Iran says US talks cannot continue without full ceasefire
Source and signal
- Internal intake