Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqir Ghalibaf said recent Israeli bombing in the southern suburbs of Beirut threatens the diplomatic path with the U.S. [1]
The warning comes as tensions rise over the stability of regional agreements. The Iranian leadership views these military actions as a direct challenge to the viability of diplomatic commitments, and the security of specific Lebanese zones.
Ghalibaf said the Israeli operation received a "green light" from the U.S. [1] He said the strikes serve as an indicator that the U.S. is either unwilling or unable to fulfill its promises to keep the southern suburbs of Beirut neutralized [1].
The Speaker said the warning comes at a sensitive time for international relations [1]. According to Ghalibaf, the inability of Washington to ensure the neutrality of the region undermines the trust necessary for a sustainable diplomatic track between Tehran and Washington [1].
This escalation follows a series of strikes in Lebanon that have drawn condemnation from Iranian officials. The Iranian government has linked the ability to maintain a diplomatic dialogue with the U.S. to the cessation of such military activities in Lebanese territory [1].
While the U.S. has not officially responded to these specific claims regarding a "green light," the rhetoric from the Iranian Parliament suggests a potential shift in how Tehran may approach future negotiations [1].
“"green light" from the U.S.”
The statement by Ghalibaf signals that Iran is tying its diplomatic engagement with the U.S. to the security of its allies and interests in Lebanon. By framing the Israeli strikes as U.S.-sanctioned, Tehran is attempting to hold Washington accountable for regional stability, suggesting that any future agreement on nuclear or security issues may be contingent on the U.S. successfully restraining Israeli military action in Beirut.
