A statement attributed to Iran says a ceasefire alone is insufficient and that Tehran will not begin discussions on a final agreement before Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon, according to a single-source report. The message reiterates Iran's long-standing precondition that any diplomatic resolution must include a full Israeli pullout from what it terms occupied territories in southern Lebanon.
A new message attributed to Iranian officials, posted overnight Sunday, states that a mere ceasefire will not suffice and that Tehran will not initiate discussions on a final agreement until Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon. The statement echoes a series of similar Iranian demands reported over the past week. On Thursday June 18, an Iranian source listed five preconditions including an end to military operations in Lebanon, before any final deal talks; on Monday June 15, senior Iranian negotiators were reported furious over expectations that Israel would withdraw from southern Lebanon overnight. The new message does not specify any timeline or whether it reflects a formal government decision or a negotiating position. The report is based on a single source and remains unverified.
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