Baghdad: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said that all clauses of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the United States must be fully implemented, including points related to Lebanon. He stressed that Washington should fulfill its responsibility and persuade Israel to stop the ongoing airstrikes on Lebanon and withdraw from occupied territories.
Speaking in Baghdad, Abbas Araqchi expressed regret that Israel is still continuing its air operations in Lebanon. According to him, this situation is contrary to the spirit of the memorandum of understanding, because the agreement was also accepted by Israel.
The Iranian Foreign Minister said that the United States has a responsibility to ensure the implementation of the terms of the agreement. He said that an immediate end to Israeli attacks is essential to end tensions in Lebanon and prevent war.
He added that the first clause of the agreement was that Israel should withdraw from the areas it occupies in Lebanon, but no progress has been made in this regard so far. According to him, for lasting stability in the region, it is necessary for all parties to abide by the agreed conditions.
Araqchi’s statement is being considered important at a time when the security situation in the Middle East remains uncertain and reports of intermittent tensions are emerging on the Lebanese border. According to observers, if the agreement is not fully implemented, tensions in the region may increase further.