In a fiery denunciation, Iran’s top parliamentary leader has charged the United States with shattering three essential clauses of a ceasefire blueprint, specifically citing Israeli assaults on Lebanon. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Majlis, described the actions as a blatant disregard for the 10-point proposal hammered out in recent talks.
Lebanon holds a pivotal place in the agreement, Ghalibaf argued, as a vital component of the broader resistance front allied with Tehran. He invoked endorsements from Pakistani Premier Shehbaz Sharif to reinforce that backing away from Lebanon’s inclusion is unacceptable. With the negotiation groundwork now undermined, Ghalibaf asserted, pursuing dialogue or a truce no longer makes sense.
He promised harsh consequences for those flouting the truce, urging immediate steps to douse the rising tensions. The latest Israeli bombardment in Lebanon claimed 254 lives and wounded more than 1,000, actions Israel justifies as self-defense despite widespread European backlash.
Tehran’s ‘axis of resistance’—encompassing Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, and various Shiite militias—remains united against perceived Israeli-US aggression. Ghalibaf’s statement arrives at a critical moment, underscoring Iran’s commitment to these proxies.
Trump officials maintain Hezbollah fell outside the ceasefire’s scope. Donald Trump himself took to Truth Social to warn that US troops would stay vigilant around Iran, ready to unleash overwhelming force if agreements falter. While downplaying the odds, he affirmed complete US readiness.
This exchange of blame risks unraveling fragile peace initiatives, potentially drawing the region into deeper conflict as alliances harden and rhetoric intensifies.
