Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday condemned Israel's renewed military operations in Lebanon, calling them a flagrant breach of the preliminary ceasefire and a threat to ongoing negotiations.
In a social media post, Pezeshkian accused Israel of "repeated violations" that signal deception and non-commitment in any future agreements. He cautioned that continued aggression would strip talks of meaning.
"Our fingers remain on the trigger. Iran will never leave its Lebanese brothers and sisters," Pezeshkian said, pledging steadfast support for Beirut. Following President Pezeshkian's remarks, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also weighed in, stressing that Lebanon and the broader resistance front remain core allies of Iran and form an inseparable part of the ceasefire arrangement. He noted that this principle is codified as the first clause in Iran’s earlier 10-point proposal.
Ghalibaf added that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has explicitly underscored Lebanon's place in the ceasefire framework, stressing that its inclusion cannot be denied or rolled back. He warned that any breach of the truce would carry a clear cost and draw a forceful response, urging an immediate end to hostilities.
His comments came as international leaders and organizations denounced Israel’s latest strikes on Lebanon, which killed more than 303 people and wounded over 1,150, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the attacks "do not fall within self‑defense" and warned they risk destabilizing the region and undermining the U.S.‑Iran ceasefire. Lebanon declared a national day of mourning, while Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Russia, Austria and Turkey all condemned the bombardment and urged an immediate halt to hostilities. A senior Iranian security official said on the same day that there will be no negotiations if the attacks targeting Lebanon do not stop. He noted that following Iran's warning issued on Thursday night, the intensity of Israeli strikes has decreased, while Lebanon's Hezbollah has inflicted heavy blows on Israel. The official added that ending the war against Lebanon's Hezbollah has always been, and will continue to be, a core component of Iran's agenda.
The United States and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday evening, less than two hours before a deadline set by Washington. Israel said it accepts the truce but will continue fighting in Lebanon against Hezbollah.
Iran's president slams Israeli strikes in Lebanon, warns truce talks at risk
