Iran Insists on Guarantees to Halt Attacks in Lebanon Before Resuming Talks with US

Iran has stated it will only resume negotiations with the United States after receiving full guarantees to halt attacks in Lebanon. Despite a 14-point interim peace agreement signed in France, Israel continues its military offensives in southern Lebanon. Following the suspension of talks, US Vice President JD Vance’s planned visit to Switzerland was canceled at the last minute.

Before restarting talks in Switzerland, Iran has demanded assurances that all military operations in Lebanon will cease entirely. The recently signed agreement includes a call for ensuring the end of hostilities in Lebanon. However, ongoing Israeli attacks have temporarily stalled the proposed US-Iran negotiations.

On Thursday, Iran signed the 14-point interim peace agreement at the Palace of Versailles in France. The accord aims to end all conflicts across Lebanon and other fronts. The first formal talks between the two nations to discuss the implementation of the agreement were scheduled for today at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland.

Nevertheless, the visit by US Vice President JD Vance was abruptly canceled. Although the peace agreement has taken effect, Israel has refused to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon and continues its assaults. This stance has resulted in humanitarian casualties on both the Israeli and Lebanese sides. Iran has strongly condemned Israel’s actions as a violation of the agreement and decided not to engage in further talks with the US until the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon is guaranteed.