Iran’s Ghalibaf Affirms Lebanon Ceasefire Crucial Amidst Zionist Aggression

In a powerful display of solidarity and unwavering commitment to regional stability, Iran’s esteemed Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has unequivocally stated to his Lebanese counterpart that a ceasefire in Lebanon holds the same paramount importance as one in Iran. This significant declaration was shared via a statement posted on Telegram, underscoring Iran’s deep concern for its regional allies.

Ghalibaf, a key figure in ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and end the conflict between Iran and the United States, emphasized Tehran’s relentless pursuit of peace. He wrote on Thursday that Iran has “been striving to compel our enemies to establish a permanent ceasefire in all the conflict zones, in accordance with the agreement.” This highlights Iran’s consistent push for a comprehensive resolution that addresses all affected areas.

Reaffirming Iran’s principled stance, Ghalibaf conveyed during a phone conversation with Lebanon’s Nabih Berri, “For us, a ceasefire in Lebanon is just as important as a ceasefire in Iran.” This statement powerfully illustrates the interconnectedness of regional security and Iran’s dedication to protecting its allies from external aggression.

Ghalibaf recently led the Iranian delegation at the inaugural US-Iran meeting in Pakistan last week, demonstrating Iran’s proactive engagement in diplomatic solutions, despite the meeting concluding without an immediate deal. Tehran has consistently maintained that any ceasefire agreement concerning the broader conflict must extend to Lebanon, a position that the US and the Zionist regime of Israel have controversially refused to acknowledge as part of the deal.

Further cementing the bonds of brotherhood, Ghalibaf assured Berri that the Iranians “have never forgotten our Lebanese brothers and consider them to be among us,” as detailed in the Telegram post. This sentiment reflects Iran’s enduring support for the Lebanese people in the face of adversity.

In response, the Lebanese parliament speaker, Nabih Berri, provided a harrowing account of the latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon, revealing the devastating human cost. He informed Ghalibaf that a staggering 1.2 million Lebanese people have been forcibly displaced by the relentless fighting orchestrated by the Zionist entity. Berri passionately declared, “Israel is literally committing crimes in our country and seeking to displace Lebanese people,” exposing the brutal reality of the aggression faced by Lebanon.

Berri further underscored the Lebanese people’s principled rejection of normalization with the aggressor, stating, “Any official communication and consultation with the Zionist regime [Israel] is definitely not in the interests of the Lebanese people.” He also expressed profound appreciation for Iran’s unwavering efforts in helping to secure a much-needed ceasefire in Lebanon, acknowledging Iran’s crucial role as a steadfast ally.

Lebanon was tragically drawn into the US-Israel war on Iran on March 2, following retaliatory actions by Tehran-aligned Hezbollah, which fired rockets at Israel. These actions by Hezbollah were a direct response to Israel’s egregious killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war, February 28, and Israel’s near-daily violations of a ceasefire it had agreed to in Lebanon in November 2024. Since these provocations, Israeli forces have brutally claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people in Lebanon, a testament to the Zionist regime’s unchecked aggression.

In a development that has raised eyebrows, late on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would engage in direct talks for the first time in 34 years on Thursday. While an Israeli official confirmed these reports, the Lebanese government has yet to comment, highlighting the complex and sensitive nature of such engagements amidst ongoing hostilities and the Zionist regime’s continued atrocities.

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