Iran urges halt to Israeli operations in south Lebanon in call with Lebanese president

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon to discuss developments in Lebanon and the wider region, according to Mehr News Agency.

During the call, Araghchi reiterated the Islamic Republic of Iran's position on the need to halt what he described as the Zionist regime's attacks and acts of aggression against Lebanon, and to end the occupation of the country's southern regions. He also briefed President Aoun on the diplomatic efforts Iran has undertaken in recent days and weeks regarding the situation.

President Aoun, for his part, emphasized the priority and necessity of diplomatic solutions to regional crises. The two officials also discussed expanding bilateral relations between Iran and Lebanon, as well as continuing contacts and dialogue between officials of the two countries.

The conversation comes amid ongoing regional tensions and international efforts to address the situation in southern Lebanon. Both sides underscored the importance of sustained communication.

According to Mehr News, the call reflects continued diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Beirut on regional security and bilateral ties.