TEHRAN, JUN 1: Iran has called an immediate halt to its talks with the United States over Israel’s military activity in Lebanon, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported on Monday.
Iran also threatened to completely block the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the south of the Red Sea, claiming that there would be no talks until its demands on the cessation of Israel’s operations in both Lebanon and Gaza were met.
The strait borders Yemen and has previously been put under siege and attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis, who have launched missile attacks and naval raids on vessels attempting to transit over the previous years.
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Iran has, since the start of its ceasefire with Israel and the US, insisted that Israel also cease its operations against the Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon. Since then, Hezbollah has launched numerous rockets and drones towards Israeli communities along the northern border, and Israel has struck at Hezbollah terrorists and infrastructure.
Iranian FM: Ceasefire between Iran and US includes Lebanon
Earlier on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on X/Twitter that “The ceasefire between Iran and the US is unequivocally a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”
“Its violation on one front is a violation of the ceasefire on all fronts,” he added. “The US and Israel are responsible for the consequences of any violation.”
Last week, KAN News reported that Hezbollah is pushing for a complete ceasefire and requesting that Iranian negotiators ensure that the terror group is included in any agreement reached with the US.
James Genn contributed to this report.
