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Iranian FM says continued IDF presence in Lebanon violates joint US-Iran agreement

Jerusalem/Tehran, Jun 16 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi today said that the continued presence of Israeli forces in Lebanon constituted a violation of the recently agreed upon framework between the US and Iran, which is set to be formally signed on Friday.
Speaking to foreign diplomats in Tehran, Araghchi, whose remarks were televised on state media said, "When we reached a ceasefire, we declared it across all fronts, with particular emphasis on Lebanon … Any continued occupation of Lebanese territory will be regarded by us as a violation of the memorandum of understanding."
As per the Iranian FM, Tehran considers Israel, and the Islamic Republic's-backed Hezbollah militia, which Israel has been fighting for months in Lebanon's southern areas, parties to the bilateral agreement.
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