Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei
Press TV – June 15, 2026
Iran says termination of the Israeli war on Lebanon is an “inseparable” part of an agreement between Tehran and Washington to permanently end the illegal US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei made the remarks during his weekly press briefing on Monday as American and Iranian officials confirmed that the two sides had finalized a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with a formal signing ceremony expected on Friday.
He said that the finalization of the Iran-US memorandum that calls for ending the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, was the outcome of the Islamic Republic’s resilience against two evil actors.
He added that the Zionist regime’s crimes in Beirut’s southern Dahiyeh suburb, which took place amid mounting efforts towards an agreement between Iran and the US, became a means to secure the national interests of Iran and Lebanon at a maximum level and made the Resistance Axis more united.
“Lebanon and the termination of the war in Lebanon are an inseparable part of the understanding on ending the [US-Israeli] war [on Iran]. We have shown that we are determined in this regard and have proven in practice that we are serious, and we will continue to monitor developments carefully in the future,” he said.
“The word Lebanon is used three times in the understanding. It is mentioned that ending the war includes that in Lebanon and respecting the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
‘US must ensure that Israel fulfills obligations’
The spokesman also warned that the Zionist regime is not seeking peace in the region, emphasizing that the United States bears responsibility for any breach of promise by other parties to the agreement.
“We have no trust in the Zionist regime, just as we have no trust in the US. Meanwhile, we have our own tools. The United States must honor its commitments and ensure that the Zionist regime fulfills its obligation not to attack Lebanon. The obligations are corresponding and reciprocal,” he asserted.
‘Iran-US deal merely initial step towards easing tensions’
Additionally in his remarks, Baghaei said the MoU to end the war on all fronts was finalized 108 days after the imposed war began, in a situation where the other side in the worst possible terms claimed to have destroyed Iran’s infrastructure and civilization.
He said the enemy’s retreat is indicative of the Islamic Republic’s deterrence power.
However, he added, “the Iranian nation’s suspicion of the long-standing acts of sabotage by the ruling US administration (which has its roots in historical events, including the 1953 [coup]) is so deep-rooted that the recent understanding is merely an initial step towards reducing tensions.”
Baghaei also said the initiators of the war of aggression faced a defeat and heavy losses while the Iranian nation proved that it would spare no sacrifice or resistance in the pursuit of its national dignity, independence, and sovereignty.
The US and the Israeli regime waged their first unlawful military assault against Iran, which lasted 12 days, in June 2025. Their second attack began in late February and came to a halt in early April after 40 days.
In both wars, Iran’s brave resistance and successful retaliatory operations, as well as its powerful control of the Strait of Hormuz, forced the enemies to accept a ceasefire.
If Trump persists in thwarting his Zionist paymasters in this matter, things will not go well for him. (That presumes of course that he hasn’t been told to back off in order to better prepare for his successor to have another go later).
Trump is a jew. Whatever he says is in complete agreement with the other kikes. It doesn’t matter what they tell you using their internet and TV. The jews will slaughter everyone.
A poll released yesterday shows a plurality of Lebanese and Syrians believe Hezbollah is a major detriment to their country and want to be part of an Israel economic and military sphere. Iran is trying to equate Hezbollah with the government. The Lebanese government supports Israel taking out Hezbollah. What country would let another entity (Hezbollah) have it own standing army in competition with their national army (Lebanese Army).
Lord Rothschild and Dick Cheney will have to give up on their desire for the Golan’s oil via Genie Energy or is that asking too much?
Actually, I don’t think that there is any oil in the Golan. Just a ruse for stealing Iraq’s oil through the trans Arabian pipeline and the port of Haifa. Iranian Mossad agent Arial Ben Menashe says it would be simple to knock it out with high powered rifle.
Personally, I would demand that the US clean up the depleted uranium in Iraq which is being blown over Iran by the desert winds. The gulf wars caused this. The millions of Iraqis who have had birth defects from the DU also should be compensated. But the US is not even compensating its own soldiers from the deadly effects of using the DU.
I think that prosecution for war crimes and crimes against humanity are in order with
regard to the US and Israeli heads of state.