Iran FM spox: Lebanon ceasefire based on April 8 deal
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says the ceasefire understanding with the US was for two weeks and that recent talks have focused on laying the groundwork for a complete end to the war.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says the ceasefire understanding with the US was for two weeks and that recent talks have focused on laying the groundwork for a complete end to the war.
The spokesperson provided further details, stating that the part of the deal related to Iran's commitments involves 'the movement of commercial vessels with Iran's coordination' and that Araghchi's tweet was within the framework of the April 8 agreement.
The spokesperson provided more detailed reasoning, explicitly linking Iran's action on the Strait of Hormuz to the implementation of the Lebanon ceasefire and accusing the US of initially evading its commitments.
Spokesman Ismael Baqaei explicitly stated there have been no discussions about extending the ceasefire.
The spokesperson clarified the ceasefire framework was for two weeks and that recent talks have focused on laying the groundwork for a complete end to the war.