Ghalibaf warns Israeli attacks could halt peace talks

In a phone call with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who also chairs Iran's negotiating team in the Pakistan-mediated talks with Washington, emphasized the strong bond between Iran and Lebanon. "Our lives and yours are one," he said. Ghalibaf stated that any agreement to end the war between Iran and the US would include a cessation of attacks on all fronts, especially Lebanon. He added that over the past two days, Iran has been pursuing an end to Israeli attacks against Lebanon "with seriousness." Ghalibaf warned, "If the crimes continue, we will not only stop the negotiation process but will stand against the Zionist regime." Berri thanked Iran for its efforts to halt Israeli crimes, saying Lebanon will never forget Tehran's positive positions at this critical stage. The call comes as Israeli strikes have intensified across southern Lebanon, killing and wounding scores and displacing hundreds of thousands, according to Lebanese officials. Iran has repeatedly condemned the attacks and called the US an accomplice. According to Mehr News, the conversation underscores the interconnectedness of regional conflicts and the potential impact on broader diplomatic efforts.