Hezbollah Lawmaker: Iran Says No Talks With U.S. Without Comprehensive Cease-fire

As armed clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify, putting a sudden brake on follow-up negotiations for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, Reuters reported on June 19 (local time) that Iran has informed Hezbollah that it cannot engage in dialogue with the U.S. without the implementation of a comprehensive cease-fire, including in Lebanon.

Hassan Fadlallah, a Hezbollah lawmaker, told Reuters, "Iran has notified us that it cannot continue dialogue with the U.S. without the implementation of a comprehensive cease-fire."

He also urged that "the Lebanese government must reject any direct negotiations with Israel as long as Israel's attacks on Lebanon continue."

Fadlallah further emphasized, "The U.S. government bears full responsibility for ensuring that Israel stops its attacks and fulfills the terms of an agreement."

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