Iran says Israel presence in south Lebanon would annul US MOU

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said Israel’s continued presence in southern Lebanon would amount to the “annulment” of Tehran’s memorandum of understanding with the United States.

Esmail Baghaei said in an interview with Lebanese outlet Al Akhbar that a second phase of negotiations would aim to reach a final agreement, but that such a deal could only be achieved if the memorandum was fully implemented.

He said Iran interpreted full implementation as a complete halt to attacks and an end to Israel's presence on the Lebanese territory.