Iran Says No US Talks Till Lebanon Ceasefire
Iran has said it will not hold talks with the United States until a ceasefire is in place in Lebanon, linking the diplomatic track directly to Israeli military action against Hezbollah. The statement signals that Tehran is widening the scope of the current ceasefire dispute and treating developments in Lebanon as central to any future negotiations with Washington.
Iran Says No US Talks Till Lebanon Ceasefire
Iran has formally conveyed to Pakistan that it will not take part in proposed peace talks with the United States in Islamabad unless a ceasefire is established in Lebanon. The position was reported by Iranian media and reflects Tehran’s view that continuing Israeli attacks make diplomacy impossible. The message also reinforces Iran’s argument that Lebanon cannot be separated from the wider ceasefire framework.
Tehran Says It Is Ready For All Scenarios
Alongside its refusal to join talks for now, Iran said it is prepared for all possible outcomes if the situation worsens. The warning comes amid continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon and growing disagreement over whether the current truce applies only to direct Iran-US hostilities or also covers Hezbollah and other Iran-backed regional actors. Tehran’s language suggests it is trying to keep diplomatic leverage while also signalling military readiness.
Lebanon Issue Deepens Ceasefire Uncertainty
The latest position adds to confusion around the ceasefire, especially after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is no ceasefire in Lebanon and that operations against Hezbollah will continue. That has turned Lebanon into the main fault line in the present crisis. Iran’s decision to hold back from talks until the Lebanon front is addressed means the next phase of diplomacy remains uncertain even as Pakistan continues trying to host negotiations.
