Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accuses Israel of wanting “permanent war” following remarks from its far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir saying “all Lebanon must burn” after four Israeli soldiers were killed there.
“This is not a rant by a random genocidal lunatic. It’s a public post by the national security minister of the Israeli regime. The genocidal death cult headquartered in Tel Aviv is a threat to all of humanity. It threatens all humans. Its only interest is permanent war,” Araghchi says on X.
Iran says US responsible for Israeli strikes in Lebanon, threatens ‘all necessary measures’
Iran condemns Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and warns of their consequences for regional peace and security, saying the United States bears direct responsibility for the situation.
Referring to the US-Iran memorandum of understanding reached this week, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says a halt to the fighting between Israel and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah is an integral part of the agreement to end hostilities on all fronts and adds that Iran will take all necessary measures to protect its interests, security and allies.
A source tells CNN that the United States has “relayed” to Iran that Israel won’t intensify its strikes in southern Lebanon, but now “it’s up to Hezbollah to stop.”
Earlier, the network reported Iran sought assurances that Israeli attacks in Lebanon would stop before it held talks with the US as part of the memorandum of understanding signed this week.
A source aware of the matter tells CNN: “Hezbollah violated the ceasefire. Israel has agreed to let it be, which was relayed to the Iranians, and it’s up to Hezbollah to stop.”
Hezbollah says it will ‘defend’ Lebanon, accuses Israel of breaching ceasefire
“The Islamic Resistance will remain vigilant against any aggression. Its fighters will defend their land and people,” the Iran-backed group said in a statement, refuting Israeli accusations that it had violated the truce, and instead insisting “the enemy has never complied with any ceasefire agreement.”
Lebanese Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah tells Reuters that Iran had informed the terror group that talks with the United States could not continue without the implementation of a comprehensive ceasefire.
Iran to waive Hormuz fees during 60-day ceasefire, but says ships must submit request for passage
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz body says it would waive planned fees to use the strait during a 60-day negotiation period under the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States this week.
Ships seeking passage through the strait while the interim agreement is in force must submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arrival, Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) says in a notice.
Iran will waive fees for security, safety, environmental services and related insurance during the period, while requiring vessels to coordinate routes and transit times in advance due to areas affected by mines and to ensure safe navigation.
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Iran demanding guarantees Lebanon fighting will halt before talks with US — CNN
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