Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday his country favors a ceasefire and welcomes assistance from any state willing to help secure one — including Iran. The statement, reported by Israeli outlet N12, comes as the US-Iran MOU framework reportedly includes an immediate Lebanon ceasefire. Aoun is a Christian political figure whose position on Iran has evolved during the recent crisis.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made the remarks Wednesday afternoon, as reported by N12's foreign desk. The statement — 'We are for a ceasefire and for any country that will help us achieve it, including Iran' — aligns with reports over the past 48 hours that the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding includes an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon.
Aoun, a Maronite Christian who took office in early 2025, has walked a careful line between the traditional anti-Hezbollah positions of his political camp and the reality of Iranian influence in Lebanon. As The Zioneer reported on June 5, Aoun told CNN that Iran is 'using Lebanon as a bargaining chip.' Yet he also held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi on June 15, after the MOU was announced.
Wednesday's statement appears designed to position Lebanon as a sovereign participant in ceasefire diplomacy rather than a passive arena. No official Israeli or US reaction has been reported as of publication. The framework's precise terms remain unconfirmed by Israel and the United States.
2 developments
- DevelopingLebanese Army chief Joseph Aoun hails US-Iran MOU, says people expect practical steps
- DevelopingLebanese PM says war with Hezbollah not Lebanon's, accuses Iran of using south as bargaining chip
- DevelopingMacron welcomes US-Iran MOU, pledges continued support for Lebanon sovereignty
- StrongMacron backs US-Iran deal, says Lebanon ceasefire must be immediate
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