Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri told Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf in a phone call Sunday that the outcomes of the recent US-Iran talks in Switzerland serve Lebanon's interest, but accused Israel of trying to bypass Lebanese sovereignty, according to a single source.
This is the latest in a series of phone calls between Berri and Qalibaf regarding Lebanon's status and negotiations with Israel. In a June 16 call, Qalibaf warned that Israel must withdraw from Lebanon or face an Iranian attack, according to a single source. Today's call adds Berri's own characterization: he views the Swiss-mediated US-Iran talks positively for Lebanon but claims Israel is acting to undermine Lebanese sovereignty. The channel citing the call is a desk-reviewed report, and no official Lebanese or Iranian statement has been published. The remarks follow a broader diplomatic context: U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that progress was made in the Switzerland talks, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly expressed concern that a Lebanon deal could bypass the US-Iran framework.
2 developments
- StrongIranian Speaker Ghalibaf says Zionist regime opposes negotiations, warns of 'annihilation' if no ceasefire
- DevelopingUS, Iranian delegations express optimism as Switzerland talks conclude
- DevelopingIranian Parliament Speaker warns Israel must withdraw from Lebanon or face attack
- StrongIranian parliament speaker threatens US, Israeli assets in region
Source and signal
- Internal intake