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The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized the necessity for the United States to exert pressure on Israel to cease its military actions in southern Lebanon, referencing a clause in the memorandum of understanding established on June 17 that mandates an immediate and total cessation of hostilities on all fronts. This statement coincided with Iran's leadership conducting its first publicly acknowledged trilateral discussion since the onset of the conflict four months ago, reflecting internal alignment in the face of increasing demands from hardline groups for persistent actions against US assets. Experts suggest that Iran is utilizing its influence over Hormuz shipping as a strategic advantage in negotiations, unwilling to revert to pre-conflict conditions despite ongoing diplomatic initiatives.
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00:00Iran's foreign minister is publicly pressuring the U.S. to rein in Israel.
00:05Abbas Aragchi says Washington must pressure Israel to halt attacks on southern Lebanon,
00:10pointing to a clause in the June 17 ceasefire deal requiring all military operations to end
00:15on every front, not just with Iran. This comes as Iran's top leadership held its first public
00:21trilateral meeting since the war started four months ago. The meeting signals an effort to
00:27project unity amid growing pressure from hardliners, demanding continued strikes on
00:32American interests. Analysts say Iran is treating its control over the Strait of Hormuz as a golden
00:39card in negotiations. Iran is refusing to fully restore pre-war shipping conditions even as
00:45diplomatic talks continue, with Iran holding leverage and hardliners pushing for escalation.
00:51The path back to a stable ceasefire remains anything but guaranteed.
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