Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Jun 12
Iran Says Lebanon War Will End, Requiring Israeli Withdrawal From Occupied Areas
Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Jun 12

Iran Says Lebanon War Will End, Requiring Israeli Withdrawal From Occupied Areas

3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 12

Summary

  • Abbas Araghchi said a deal to end war "on all fronts" will include an end to fighting in Lebanon and Israel’s withdrawal from occupied areas there.
  • The Iranian foreign minister framed the Lebanese track as part of a broader regional settlement, signaling that the withdrawal condition is central to declaring the war over.
  • Reuters described Araghchi’s remarks to Iranian media as an initial announcement, with further details of the deal still to come.

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