Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Wins Broad Backing From Iran, Arab States

Iran and other Middle Eastern countries welcomed a ceasefire after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day truce.

Esmaeil Baghaei, a spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, told state media on June 16 that Tehran welcomed the ceasefire and described it as part of an agreement between Iran and the US reached through Pakistani mediation.

He said Pakistan's efforts over the past 24 hours played a major role in securing the truce and called on Israel to fully withdraw from the areas of southern Lebanon it currently occupies.

Iran has strongly pressed for a ceasefire in Lebanon. Tehran also says the Lebanon issue must be explicitly included in any future negotiations with the US on ending the war.

Other countries in the region also welcomed the ceasefire agreement and urged both sides to maintain it.

The United Arab Emirates said in a statement posted on X that it hoped the ceasefire would become a positive step toward creating conditions that support regional stability.

Saudi Arabia and Oman also welcomed the deal on X, saying all relevant parties should comply with the ceasefire terms and avoid any violations that could undermine it.

Egypt urged Israel to comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. The resolution was adopted in 2006 to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, calling for a full Israeli military withdrawal from Lebanon and an end to military action by both sides.

Lee Seul-gi, Hankyung.com reporter seulkee@hankyung.com