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Iran Demands Total End to Regional Wars for Lasting Peace
- •Iran Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that a complete halt to the war on all fronts is essential for achieving true regional peace.
- •Khatibzadeh emphasized that ongoing fighting in any single area keeps the conflict alive across the entire region.
- •He accused Washington and Tel Aviv of breaching the Islamabad memorandum of understanding through recent strikes.
- •Iran reaffirmed its readiness to address questions regarding its peaceful nuclear program while defending its sovereignty.
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that a complete halt to the war on every front is essential for regional peace, warning that ongoing fighting in any single area keeps the conflict alive everywhere. He emphasized that ending Israel's war on Lebanon and the Levant remains a core demand for Tehran.
Saeed Khatibzadeh noted that Iran remained committed to ending the Israeli war on Lebanon, an objective secured through the Islamabad memorandum of understanding signed by Iran and the United States in mid-June. However, he charged that Washington and Tel Aviv breached this agreement by launching strikes on Iran and Lebanon.
Tehran stated it is prepared to answer questions from the US and the International Atomic Energy Agency regarding its peaceful nuclear program, backed by over 15 IAEA compliance reports. Furthermore, Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, stressing it does not seek war but will counter any imposed conflict.
