Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Joseph Aoun publicly welcomed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, saying the Lebanese people expect the understandings to be translated into practical steps that end the cycle of violence and begin a period of stability, security, and reconstruction, as reported by Ynet.
Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Joseph Aoun publicly welcomed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday, expressing hope the framework would translate into concrete steps toward stability and reconstruction for Lebanon, according to reports.
In a statement first carried by Lebanese military channels and reported by Ynet, Aoun thanked the states that worked to include Lebanon in the de-escalation and reconstruction efforts, saying the MOU respects Lebanese sovereignty. “Our people expect these understandings to be translated into practical steps that put an end to the cycle of violence and begin a period of stability, security, recovery, and reconstruction,” he said.
Aoun's remarks align with earlier statements from Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who thanked Iran and the US for including a clause on halting Israeli aggression in Lebanon, and from French President Emmanuel Macron, who pledged continued support for Lebanese sovereignty. As The Zioneer reported earlier Monday, Aoun's initial brief welcome of the MOU emphasized its respect for Lebanese sovereignty; the new statement expands on that with a direct appeal for actionable outcomes.
It remains unclear whether the MOU includes specific mechanisms for implementation or timelines. A US official cited by i24NEWS over the weekend described the framework as covering the entire region, including Lebanon, and expressed confidence that Israel would ultimately join.
2 developments
- DevelopingMacron welcomes US-Iran MOU, pledges continued support for Lebanon sovereignty
- DevelopingQatar publicly welcomes US-Iran MOU, calls for constructive talks
- DevelopingAoun: Significant breakthrough reached in talks with Israel
- DevelopingUS official: MOU covers 'the entire region, including Lebanon,' confident Israel will join
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