Iran's Foreign Minister Urges US to Choose Between Ceasefire or War Over Lebanon
‘Cannot Have Both’: Iran Foreign Minister Warns US To Choose Ceasefire Or War Over Lebanon
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the United States must decide between enforcing a ceasefire or continuing military conflict through Israel amidst rising violence in Lebanon. The situation escalated with Israel's recent attacks, resulting in significant casualties in Lebanon.
- 01Iran's Foreign Minister warns the US to choose between ceasefire or war.
- 02Israel's recent military operations in Lebanon have resulted in at least 254 deaths.
- 03The ceasefire framework proposed by Iran includes a halt to attacks across all fronts.
- 04US Vice President JD Vance disputes Iran's interpretation of the ceasefire agreement.
- 05The disagreement poses challenges for ongoing negotiations involving the US and Iran.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning to the United States, stating that it must choose between enforcing a ceasefire or continuing military conflict through Israel amid escalating violence in Lebanon. Following Israel's announcement of its largest wave of attacks in Lebanon since early March, which resulted in at least 254 deaths and 1,165 injuries, Araghchi emphasized that the terms of the Iran-US ceasefire are clear: the US cannot maintain both peace and war. The ceasefire framework, based on a 10-point proposal accepted in principle by Washington and mediated by Pakistan, includes a halt to attacks across all fronts, explicitly covering Lebanese territory. However, US Vice President JD Vance rejected this interpretation, claiming that the ceasefire agreement applies only to Iran, the US, and its allies, including Israel and Gulf states. He warned Iran against jeopardizing the deal over the situation in Lebanon, which he argued is unrelated to the ceasefire negotiations. This disagreement highlights early challenges in formalizing a broader agreement, as a US delegation prepares to travel to Pakistan for further discussions.
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The ongoing conflict and ceasefire negotiations significantly affect the stability and safety of Lebanon, impacting civilians caught in the violence.
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