Iran: Lebanon ceasefire part of broader understanding with US

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, saying it is part of a broader understanding between Tehran and Washington mediated by Pakistan.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the halt in fighting in Lebanon came within the framework of ceasefire understandings between Iran and the United States.

He added that Tehran had, from the outset of its consultations with regional and international parties — including during talks in Islamabad — stressed the need for a simultaneous ceasefire across the region, including Lebanon, and for serious follow-up after those discussions, according to Saudi TV channel Asharq News.

Baghaei praised Pakistan’s efforts, particularly over the past 24 hours, which led to the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire, the ministry said in a statement.

He also stressed the need for a full Israeli withdrawal from areas it occupied in southern Lebanon, the release of all detainees, the return of displaced people to their homes, and the reconstruction of war-damaged areas with international support.