Iranian Lawmaker Says "Comprehensive Ceasefire Including Lebanon" in Draft... Confusion Over Scope of US-Iran Agreement

Iran Asserts "Comprehensive 60-Day Ceasefire in Lebanon"
Continues to Pressure U.S. by Highlighting the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has claimed that the draft agreement for an end to hostilities with the United States includes a ceasefire on "all fronts," including Lebanon. However, confusion continues to surround the scope of the negotiations, as some U.S. media outlets report that the focus may be limited to halting direct clashes between the U.S. and Iran, partly due to opposition from Israel.

Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a senior member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said in an interview with local media on May 27 (local time) that "the initial draft agreement between Iran and the United States includes a provision requiring the U.S. to guarantee a comprehensive 60-day ceasefire on all fronts, especially within Lebanese territory."

Smoke rises after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in 2024. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Both the United States and Iran have acknowledged that clauses related to a ceasefire are included in the negotiation terms. However, their positions differ regarding the scope of the ceasefire. Some U.S. media have reported that discussions have centered on a temporary suspension of hostilities limited to direct clashes between the United States and Iran. In response, Iran insists that Lebanon must be explicitly included in the agreement.

Boroujerdi also asserted that the release of a significant portion of Iran's frozen assets and the lifting of the U.S. maritime blockade are essential conditions for the agreement. He added, "Iran does not base its decisions on the emotional social media posts of U.S. President Donald Trump," stressing that "the final agreement must protect the rights and national interests of the Iranian people within the red lines set by the regime."

Ali Akbar Velayati, International Affairs Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, also took a hardline stance through X (formerly Twitter). Velayati stated, "Iran's red lines are clear," emphasizing that "an agreement cannot be guaranteed merely by signing a document." He further added, "The real guarantee is the Strait of Hormuz."

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