Iranian Foreign Minister: If Israel Invades Beirut, War Will Resume
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, June 3 - According to a report from the Islamic Republic News Agency on the 3rd, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian recently reiterated support for Lebanon, stating that if Israel continues its aggression against the Lebanese capital, Beirut, the Iranian armed forces will resume hostilities and strike targets within Israel.
Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran has clearly informed the United States that if Israel launches military actions against Beirut, it will be regarded as a complete breakdown of the ceasefire, which Iran "will not tolerate," and the Iranian armed forces will respond.
He stated that in addition to conveying relevant information to the U.S., Iran has also informed regional partners that due to Israel's actions, war may break out again. He said that under the joint pressure of regional countries, the relevant military actions were ultimately prevented, avoiding further escalation of the situation.
Regarding the Iran-U.S. negotiation process, Amir-Abdollahian stated that communication with the U.S. has not been interrupted, but there has been no substantial progress. The conditions for returning to the negotiating table are to ensure Iran's national rights, end the conflict in Lebanon, and stop regional tensions. He said, "The U.S. has fully recognized Iran's capabilities and influence in the recent conflict."
Iranian Islamic Consultative Assembly Speaker and head of the Iranian delegation for the Iran-U.S. negotiations, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, stated during a phone call with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on the 1st that if Israel continues its military actions against Lebanon, Iran will not only halt the current negotiation process but will also "stand up to confront Israel."
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif warned that if Israel continues its aggression against Beirut, the Iranian Armed Forces will respond militarily. He stated that such actions would be seen as a complete breakdown of the ceasefire, and Iran has communicated this stance to the U.S. and regional partners. The potential for renewed conflict was emphasized, alongside the lack of substantial progress in negotiations with the U.S.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif warned of military action if Israel attacks Beirut.
- Iran has communicated to the U.S. that such an attack would break the ceasefire.
- Iran's military forces are prepared to respond to Israeli targets.
- Iran has informed regional partners about the potential for renewed conflict.
- Negotiations with the U.S. have not progressed significantly.