Iran Calls for Ceasefire in Middle East, Warns War Will Continue Region-Wide

Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has spoken highly of measures to end the war. Saeed Khatibzadeh said that a complete cessation of hostilities on all fronts is necessary for peace. He warned that if fighting continues in even one area, the war will continue in the entire region. Iran's state news agency IRNA reported via Lebanon's Al Mayadeen TV network. Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Iran is committed to ending Israel's war against Lebanon. He further stated that this was included in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed by the United States and Iran in mid-June this year. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Lebanon was an important issue in the Iran-US talks. Khabbzade also said that during his visit to Beirut, Saeed met with Lebanese leaders in an effort to bring the two sides together.