Iran’s foreign ministry has welcomed the truce agreed between Israel and Lebanon, calling it part of the earlier two-week ceasefire deal struck between the Islamic republic and the United States to pause the Middle East war, reports AFP, citing the state media.

Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei “welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire in Lebanon and noted that the cessation of the war in Lebanon was part of the ceasefire understanding between Iran and the United States, mediated by Pakistan”, state news agency IRNA posted on Telegram.

Baghaei called for a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the return of displaced residents.

He also commended Pakistan’s mediation efforts, particularly over the past 24 hours, which he said led to the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire.