Iran says US and Israel are one entity during the war

Published June 16, 2026 Updated June 16, 2026 01:24pm

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said when it comes to negotiations, Washington and Tel Aviv are one and the same, Al Jazeera reports.

He also warned any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued occupation of Lebanese ⁠territory from now ⁠will constitute a violation of the interim agreement with the ⁠United States.

“In our view, ⁠the two parties ⁠to this memorandum are the US and Israel on one ‌side, and Iran and Hezbollah on the other,” ‌said Araghchi.

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