Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf told Hezbollah MP Mohammad Fneish that supporting allies in the resistance front and Lebanon is a key principle of the recently signed US-Iran agreement. Qalibaf said the enemy understands peace can only be achieved through Iran, and that Iran negotiates with the US openly with a combative spirit, according to reports.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf on Sunday reiterated Iran's commitment to supporting Hezbollah and the broader resistance axis, framing it as a central pillar of the recently signed US-Iran agreement. In a meeting with Hezbollah MP Mohammad Fneish, Qalibaf stated that supporting allies in the resistance front and Lebanon is among the most important principles of the accord. He claimed that the enemy—implicitly referring to the US and Israel—now understands that peace in the region, Lebanon, and the Middle East can only be achieved through Iran. Qalibaf added that Iran negotiates with Washington openly and with a combative spirit, and that the US and Israel do not bring security or strength to regional states.
The statement is the latest in a series of pronouncements from Iranian and Hezbollah officials following the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which was signed in late June. As The Zioneer reported, Hezbollah officially endorsed the agreement on June 15, and senior Hezbollah officials have since set conditions for its implementation, including an end to Israeli operations in Lebanon. Qalibaf's remarks strike a more combative tone than previous endorsements, emphasizing Iran's self-perceived regional indispensability. The meeting with Fneish, a senior Hezbollah figure in the Lebanese parliament, underscores the close coordination between Tehran and the Lebanese terror group.
The agreement has drawn mixed reactions in Lebanon and among regional actors. While Hezbollah has publicly supported it, some Lebanese factions have criticized it as a framework that legitimizes continued Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon. Qalibaf's comments suggest Iran intends to use the agreement as a platform to assert its influence and the role of the resistance axis, rather than as a step toward de-escalation.
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