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Iran’s parliament speaker said Hezbollah is “one” with Tehran and stressed that Iran would approach any Lebanon ceasefire with caution, as uncertainty surrounds truce efforts between Israel and Lebanon.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the ceasefire was a “result of Hezbollah’s steadfastness and the unity of the Axis of Resistance.”
“We will deal with this ceasefire with caution, and we will remain together until the full realisation of victory,” he said.
Ghalibaf also said Hezbollah’s disarmament—a key issue in ceasefire discussions—would not alter its alignment with Iran.
“Resistance (Hezbollah) and Iran are one whole, whether in war or in ceasefire. United States must step back from mistake of ‘Israel first,’” he added.
He further said that the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington also covers Lebanon and insisted the United States must abide by the agreement.
“Completion and permanence of comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon will be the result of Hezbollah’s resistance and determined struggle, as well as the unity of axis of resistance,” he said.
Lebanon-based Al-Mayadeen, a channel known for its proximity to Hezbollah, reported that a one-week temporary ceasefire could be implemented in Lebanon.
However, Israeli newspaper Haaretz said no official notification had been given to the Israeli military, while a senior Israeli official said no decision had been made.
Israeli media also reported that the security cabinet was expected to meet later to discuss a proposed ceasefire plan.
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A day earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon would begin a 10-day ceasefire starting at 9 p.m. GMT on Thursday following U.S.-mediated talks in Washington.
However, the Lebanese army said early Friday it had recorded several violations by Israel, including sporadic shelling targeting villages in southern Lebanon.
The developments come amid a broader regional conflict that began Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks by Tehran against U.S. allies and by Hezbollah from Lebanon.
Israel’s subsequent strikes on Hezbollah have killed nearly 2,200 people and displaced about 1 million over the past six weeks.
A separate ceasefire in the Iran war is currently holding, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to reach a permanent agreement.
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