U.S.-Iran deal: Iranian FM Araghchi says end of war includes end of Israel's occupation of Lebanon
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a memorandum between the U.S. and Iran includes a requirement for Israel to end its occupation of southern Lebanon. He emphasized that the agreement aims for a permanent end to the war across all fronts.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant diplomatic development in Middle Eastern conflict resolution, linking the Iran-U.S. interim agreement directly to the status of Lebanon.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) that the end of the Iran war included the end of Israel s occupation of Lebanon, state TV reported.
The article reports on official statements from Iranian state media via a third-party news outlet without adding editorial commentary.
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