Pezeshkian Declares Iran’s Readiness to Respond

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a statement amid ongoing tensions surrounding Lebanon. He described the resumption of Israeli strikes as a violation of the initial ceasefire agreement and questioned the prospects for further negotiations.

According to the Iranian leader, such actions demonstrate a lack of commitment to the agreements reached. He emphasized that the continuation of military operations could render the diplomatic process meaningless.

Pezeshkian also declared Iran’s readiness to take retaliatory measures, noting that the country maintains a high level of military preparedness. The statement underlined that Tehran does not intend to withdraw its support for Lebanon amid escalating tensions.

Direct quote from Masoud Pezeshkian:
“The resumption of Israel’s aggression against Lebanon is a blatant violation of the initial ceasefire agreement. This is a dangerous sign of deception and a lack of commitment to potential agreements. The continuation of these actions will deprive negotiations of meaning. Our fingers remain on the trigger. Iran will never abandon its Lebanese sisters and brothers.”

The situation remains unstable, and statements from the parties indicate the risk of further escalation in the absence of sustainable mechanisms for de-escalation.