Iran Condemns US Following Israeli Strikes on Lebanon, Declares Peace Talks Futile
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated once again as Iran criticized the United States in response to recent Israeli military attacks in Lebanon. The Iranian government declared on Sunday that continuing peace negotiations with the US is pointless, accusing Washington of failing to honor its commitments and casting serious doubt on the viability of a deal that former US President Donald Trump had previously claimed would be finalized today.
This development comes just hours after Israel announced it had conducted targeted airstrikes against Lebanon in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
A US official confirmed on Friday that the proposed peace agreement under discussion includes provisions related to Lebanon, highlighting the complex regional dynamics at play. However, Iran’s response suggests deep skepticism about the US’s willingness or ability to follow through on its promises.
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, took to the social media platform X to express his frustration, specifically referencing the Israeli strikes on Dahieh, the southern suburbs of Beirut. He stated, “The Zionists' aggression against Dahieh once again showed that the United States either lacks the will to implement its commitments or lacks the ability to do so. He further said that “By giving the green light to the regime, you cannot gain concessions"
Earlier, the US president had optimistically predicted that a deal to end the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict would be signed as early as Sunday. He also promised that the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded amid the conflict, would be reopened immediately following the agreement. In contrast, Iran offered a more cautious and less definitive timeline for any resolution.
The recent Israeli strikes and Iran’s subsequent denunciation of the US have cast a shadow over the fragile peace process. Iran’s declaration that “there is no point in talking about continuing down this path” signals a potential deadlock in negotiations, raising concerns about the prospects for de-escalation in a region already fraught with volatility.
