Iran Says US Must Force Israel to Halt Attacks on Lebanon
JH Kim
Summary
- Iran's Foreign Ministry said it had fulfilled its obligations under the agreement and that the United States has a duty to force Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon.
- It said tensions have continued even after the ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides accusing each other of ceasefire violations.
- Analysis suggests uncertainty still surrounds the Washington talks in the United States because of differences over a buffer zone in southern Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah.
Iran said it has fulfilled its obligations under the agreement and that the US must force Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon.
Walter Bloomberg reported on June 20 that an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, "We have honored our commitments," and that "the United States has an obligation to compel Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon."
The comments came as tensions persisted despite the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides continuing to accuse each other of violations.
JH Kim
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