In a phone call with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Ghalibaf stated that Iran has been working to \u201ccompel our enemies to establish a permanent ceasefire in all the conflict zones\u201d in line with ongoing diplomatic efforts.<\/p>\n
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) \u2013 Iran\u2019s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Thursday that a ceasefire in Lebanon is \u201cas important\u201d as one in Iran, underscoring Tehran\u2019s broader push for de-escalation across regional conflict zones.<\/p>\n
In a phone call with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Ghalibaf stated that Iran has been working to \u201ccompel our enemies to establish a permanent ceasefire in all the conflict zones\u201d in line with ongoing diplomatic efforts.<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s Foreign Ministry also welcomed the truce between Israel and Lebanon, describing it as part of a wider ceasefire understanding between Tehran and Washington aimed at pausing the Middle East conflict. Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon was included in a broader agreement mediated by Pakistan, according to state media reports.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Friday that the ceasefire would remain fragile, citing continued military activity despite the agreement. In a statement, he called for the protection of civilians on both sides of the Lebanon-Israel border and urged restraint.<\/p>\n
\u201cHezbollah must lay down its arms. Israel must respect Lebanese sovereignty and end the war,\u201d Macron said.<\/p>\n
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight local time (2100 GMT Thursday), offering a potential pause after weeks of intense fighting. However, tensions remain high on the ground.<\/p>\n