Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the foreign ministers of several Muslim countries that Israel must cease its 'activities against Lebanon,' according to an Israeli official. The appeal comes as diplomatic efforts around a US-Iran memorandum of understanding continue, with Tehran pressing for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi intensified diplomatic pressure on Monday, calling on the foreign ministers of several Muslim states to demand a halt to what he described as Israeli 'activities against Lebanon.' An Israeli official confirmed the outreach, framing it as part of Tehran's campaign ahead of a Friday deadline to finalize an emerging memorandum of understanding with the United States.
The move follows a series of statements Araghchi has made throughout the day. As The Zioneer reported at Mon 10:46 Jerusalem, Araghchi initially called on Israel to cease all hostile military operations against Lebanon. Shortly thereafter, at Mon 11:04 Jerusalem, the desk reported that Araghchi had specified that an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon is a condition for signing the MOU, and set a Friday signing deadline. Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri separately confirmed a Lebanon ceasefire clause in the draft. Monday morning's call to Muslim foreign ministers extends those earlier demands into a broader diplomatic push, enlisting regional allies to amplify the message. The desk's reporting on the linkage traces back to Friday Jun 12, when Araghchi first argued the emerging MOU covers all fronts.
The official assessment from Jerusalem is that the deal framework — which Washington has not confirmed — would be 'shocking for Israel.' Senior security and political figures are reportedly united in opposition, and the Home Front Command has issued no related civil-defense announcements. The Zioneer reported on Jun 8 that Iran's armed forces had earlier demanded a halt to Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and threatened a 'decisive response.'
What remains unconfirmed: the exact list of countries Araghchi contacted, the content of any replies, and whether the U.S. administration endorses the linkage between the nuclear track and a Lebanon ceasefire or withdrawal.
4 developments
- StrongIran's Araghchi: 'We reiterate US responsibility under MOU to end war on all fronts including Lebanon'
- DevelopingIranian FM Araghchi discusses US-Iran MOU with Russian counterpart Lavrov, urges halt to Israeli strikes on Lebanon
- DevelopingIran's Araghchi: US bears responsibility for any violation of MOU commitments
- StrongIran's Araghchi: any Israeli strike on Lebanon or remaining in occupied lands breaches MoU
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