TEHRAN, Iran, June 2 (ANI) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri that any future agreement aimed at ending the conflict between Iran and the United States must include a halt to attacks across all fronts, particularly in Lebanon.
In a post on X, Ghalibaf emphasized that a comprehensive cessation of hostilities remains a fundamental condition for any broader conflict-resolution framework.
Speaking about Iran’s position, Ghalibaf warned that continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon could have significant diplomatic and security consequences.
According to the statement, he said that if Israeli attacks continue, Iran would “not only stop the dialogue process” but would also “stand against” Israel.
Despite the heightened tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about achieving a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East, saying he expects an agreement with Tehran to extend the truce and restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz “over the next week.”
Speaking to ABC News, Trump said he has not yet given final approval to a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to reopen the strategic shipping route.
“I still have to get a few more points,” Trump said.
The comments followed remarks made earlier Monday in which Trump stated that negotiations with Iran were proceeding “at a rapid pace,” despite recent exchanges of fire that have tested the fragile ceasefire between the two countries.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
The diplomatic efforts are taking place against a backdrop of renewed regional instability. The ceasefire, established nearly two months ago after weeks of conflict, has come under pressure following retaliatory strikes exchanged by U.S. and Iranian forces over the weekend and into Monday.
The latest hostilities have raised concerns that the truce could collapse and disrupt ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
Seeking to prevent broader regional escalation, Trump disclosed that he had held discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Hezbollah amid growing tensions in Lebanon.
Describing the outcome of those conversations, Trump wrote, “I had a very productive call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu of Israel, and there will be no troops going to Beirut, and any troops that are on their way have already been turned back.”
Trump also claimed that Hezbollah had agreed to cease attacks against Israel.
“They agreed that all shooting will stop — that Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel,” he said.
Meanwhile, reports surfaced that Iran might suspend diplomatic engagement with Washington, a claim Trump dismissed during an interview with NBC News.
“I think it’s fine if they’re done talking,” Trump said, while noting that the United States had received no official notification from Tehran regarding any suspension of talks.
“But they haven’t informed us of that. It doesn’t mean we’re going to go and start dropping bombs all over there,” he added.
The diplomatic developments come as Israel continues military operations in Lebanon.
Over the weekend, Israeli forces reportedly carried out their deepest ground incursion into Lebanese territory in more than two decades.
On Monday, Netanyahu ordered additional strikes against Hezbollah-controlled areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
Trump’s reported conversation with Netanyahu took place shortly after those operations were launched.
The escalation prompted Tehran to announce that it had suspended the exchange of messages with Washington through diplomatic intermediaries following the military action in Lebanon.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that any violation of the ceasefire in Lebanon could have wider consequences.
“The ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. is unequivocally a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Its violation on one front is a violation of the ceasefire on all fronts. The U.S. and Israel are responsible for the consequences of any violation,” Araqchi wrote on X.
The developments underscore the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the broader uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts across the region. (ANI)
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