Iran's UN representative warned Tuesday that Tehran will respond if Israel violates the memorandum of understanding, including by attacking Lebanon or Hezbollah. The statement reiterates a position Iran has voiced repeatedly in recent weeks as negotiations continue.
Iran's UN representative issued a fresh warning Tuesday, stating that Tehran will respond if Israel violates the memorandum of understanding (MoU) — specifically by attacking Lebanon or Hezbollah. The statement, reported at 11:33 Jerusalem time, is the latest in a series of Iranian threats over the past two weeks linked to the ongoing negotiations.
As The Zioneer reported on June 16, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued presence in occupied territories constitutes a violation of the MoU. That same day, Hezbollah threatened the destruction of Israeli forces if the agreement is breached. On June 20, the Iranian delegation reportedly threatened to quit negotiations if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continued.
The warning comes amid heightened tensions on Israel's northern border, where IDF operations against Hezbollah targets have continued. The MoU, negotiated between Iran and the United States, has been a central point of contention, with Iran repeatedly insisting that ending the war in Lebanon is inseparable from the broader agreement.
4 developments
- DevelopingIran threatens to cancel US agreement if Israel strikes Beirut or Lebanon
- StrongIran threatens direct strike on Israel if southern Lebanon operations continue
- DevelopingHezbollah representative in Lebanese government warns against underestimating Iran's commitment to confront Israel
- StrongIran warns US must enforce Lebanon ceasefire obligations from MoU
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