Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi outlines the two-stage US peace pact, demanding an explicit Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and vowing not to leave Hezbollah alone.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that while a definitive peace treaty with the United States has not yet been fully locked in, any final pact will unfold in two distinct phases, strategically shifting the contentious nuclear debate to the second half of the timeline. Detailing the current diplomatic and military state of affairs, Araghchi confidently championed Iran's defensive position, asserting, "The best time to end a war is when we hold the upper hand; we are truly victorious on the battlefield."
He reflected on the intensity of the recent combat operations, claiming, "We stood against the world's apparent superpower for 40 days." Addressing the public's need for transparency regarding the highly sensitive and unfolding geopolitical talks, Araghchi emphasized that patience is required but promised total clarity down the line. "The final agreement hasn’t been reached yet; if it is finalized, I promise to explain every single clause," he stated, further clarified the structural sequencing of the emerging framework, "The agreement includes two stages, and we have moved the nuclear issue to the second stage."
Araghchi also forcefully reaffirmed Iran's unwavering dedication to its regional proxy network and axis of resistance, making it clear that a ceasefire must extend beyond Iran's borders. "We will never leave Hezbollah in Lebanon alone, and the end of the war will also encompass Lebanon and all other fronts. "He reinforced this regional mandate by adding, "Ending the war in the agreement also means Israel’s withdrawal from the occupied areas in southern Lebanon, and we have stated this explicitly to the other side." Turning to the specific diplomatic concessions and parameters being carved out in the written documents, the Foreign Minister highlighted a major sovereignty acknowledgment from Washington. (Ed note: Did Israel get thrown under the bus as FM Abbas Araghchi just said to President Trump, "In your face, Trump.) (Read More)
