Key facts
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.
- Araghchi reaffirmed Iran's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Both officials condemned Israel's actions in southern Lebanon.
- Berri emphasized the international community's responsibility to halt Israeli violations.
- A ceasefire between Iran, the US, and Israel took effect on April 8.
- US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire by three weeks on April 23.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri held a phone call to discuss regional developments and the necessity of increased coordination against Israeli actions. According to Iran's Press TV, Araghchi reiterated Tehran's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while Berri thanked Iran for its support and briefed the minister on the situation in southern Lebanon.
Both officials condemned Israel's "aggressive" and "brutal" actions in southern Lebanon, which have reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, destruction of residential areas and infrastructure, and displacement of many Lebanese people. Berri stressed the "legal and moral responsibility of the international community and Islamic countries" to halt Israeli violations and hold perpetrators accountable.
The two sides agreed to continue bilateral consultations and coordination. Araghchi stated that the cessation of Israeli "aggressions" against Lebanon was part of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, and that Iran would consider this issue in any future diplomatic process. The ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel took effect on April 8, and was later extended by three weeks by US President Donald Trump on April 23.
In a separate development, the US Embassy in Lebanon issued a statement supporting a potential meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.