Iran reiterates that end to war on Lebanon is ‘essential’ condition for regional peace

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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Nov. 3, 2026. (Stringer/ Reuters)

Add as preferred on Google On Tuesday, Iran reiterated, through two of its officials, that the “end of the war in Lebanon” was an “indispensable” condition for an agreement with the United States and for the establishment of lasting regional peace. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghai, told journalists that “the conclusion of any agreement [with the United States] is contingent upon a firm commitment to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” according to the Iranian news agency Tasnim. These comments come in the wake of Iran’s rejection of the latest U.S. proposal aimed at reviving negotiations between Tehran and Washington.Earlier on Tuesday, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ali Abdollahi, had stated that “an end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip” was among the... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook

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