U.S.-Iran deal: Iranian FM Araghchi says end of war includes end of Israel's occupation of Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. File

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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) that the end of the Iran war included the end of Israel's occupation of Lebanon, state TV reported.

Iranian state television quoted the top official making the comment to foreign diplomats in a briefing. It did not air the remarks, but put them in an on-screen graphic.

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“The important point I want to emphasise here is that in our view, there are two parties to this memorandum — one side is America and Israel, and the other side is Iran and Hezbollah. This is perhaps the most important issue in the memorandum — the declaration of an immediate and permanent end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” Mr. Araghchi said.

It also quoted Mr. Araghchi as saying that Israel's continued occupation of southern Lebanon would violate the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran.

It remains unclear what is in the interim agreement, as it has yet to be released publicly in full.

With inputs from AP, AFP

Published - June 16, 2026 02:05 pm IST