TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday that a breakthrough tentative agreement with the United States includes a comprehensive ceasefire across all regional fronts, including Lebanon, ahead of a formal signing ceremony scheduled to take place in Switzerland on Friday.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Bagaei told a news conference on Monday that “significant progress” had been achieved over the last 24 hours. He emphasized that the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon and the restoration of Lebanese sovereignty are “integral parts” of the deal brokered with Washington.
“The government of Iran has always prioritized the path of dialogue,” Baghaei said. “However, the United States still has a long way to go to earn our trust, and we expect Washington to take appropriate steps to fulfill its commitments.”
The spokesman clarified that the deal does not involve a direct payment from the U.S. treasury to Iran. Instead, Washington has pledged to grant Tehran access to its own frozen funds abroad—a move Baghaei described as a “critical component” of the negotiation process.
While the tone toward Washington was cautiously diplomatic, Baghaei remained defiant toward Israel and criticized the international community’s silence on recent escalations.
