Iran urged the United States on Sunday to establish a timetable for Israel's unconditional withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories, as part of a war-ending memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington.
Key Demand for Ceasefire and Withdrawal
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Bagaei stated in a news briefing carried by ISNA News Agency that ending the war and military operations of the Zionist regime against Lebanon, along with the withdrawal of occupiers from all occupied Lebanese territories, is a necessary condition for reaching a final and sustainable agreement to establish stability in the region.
Emphasis on Lebanon's Sovereignty
Bagaei emphasized that Tehran considers safeguarding Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the dignity and security of all Lebanese people, as essential for the durability of any agreement related to ending the war with the US.
Demands in Previous Agreements
Iran has placed ending the war and military operations of the Zionist regime in Lebanon alongside ending the war against Iran at the top of its demands in both the April ceasefire understanding and the June 18 memorandum, Bagaei added.
Expectations from Washington
Bagaei also said Iran expects Washington to fulfill its commitments under the memorandum and take all necessary measures to force the Zionist regime to stop any aggression and military operations against all Lebanese regions. He added that Tehran is calling for the swift determination of a timetable for unconditional withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories.
Broader Context of US-Iran Understanding
The call came as Iran and the US continue efforts to implement a broader 14-point understanding reached following weeks of regional military escalation and diplomatic negotiations.
