Iran War Will End ‘Only When It Ends in Lebanon,’ Iranian Foreign Minister Says Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that the current war involving the United States can only conclude if Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon. He emphasized that the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon is a prerequisite for ending the broader conflict. Araghchi reiterated Iran’s support for its Lebanese ally, Hezbollah, amid ongoing clashes with Israeli forces.

• Iran’s foreign minister reaffirmed support for Hezbollah.
• A wider war with the United States can only end if Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon.
• The end of the war on Lebanon must be accompanied by the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied territories.
• Israel’s military and Hezbollah have attacked each other since the start of the U.S.-Iran conflict.