In a statement on Thursday night, Baqaei emphasized that from the beginning of its discussions with various regional and international parties—including during the negotiations in Islamabad—Iran has highlighted the importance of implementing a simultaneous ceasefire across the entire region, including Lebanon, and had continued to pursue this matter following the Islamabad talks seriously.
He praised the “legendary resistance” of the Lebanese people and resistance combatants against the aggression and occupation by the Israeli regime, expressing gratitude for Pakistan’s good offices, particularly over the past 24 hours, which ultimately resulted in the announcement of a ten-day ceasefire.
The spokesperson further offered condolences to the families of martyrs of the Lebanese resistance and expressed solidarity with the people and government of Lebanon.
Baqaei stressed the necessity of the complete withdrawal of the Israeli regime from occupied areas in southern Lebanon, the release of all prisoners, the return of all displaced persons to their homes, and the reconstruction of Lebanon’s damaged areas and infrastructure with the assistance of the international community.
