“Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the war has not fully come to an end,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

Araghchi told foreign diplomats in Tehran that the conflict cannot be considered over while Israel occupies Lebanese land.

Addressing the diplomats, Araghchi argued that the situation in Lebanon is “an inseparable part” of any comprehensive settlement and insisted the occupation must end before peace is secured.

Araghchi warned that any future Israeli military strikes against Lebanon, as well as the continued presence of Israeli forces on Lebanese territory, will be viewed by Tehran as a direct violation of the emerging memorandum of understanding (MOU).

The statement signals Iran's intent to link stability in Lebanon directly to its broader diplomatic talks with the West.

The ultimatum comes just one day after reports revealed that the United States and Iran had reached a tentative agreement. That deal is designed to end months of intense regional conflict and pave the way for reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

However, the full contents of the proposed MOU have not yet been made public, leaving the exact implementation mechanisms unclear.

By demanding an Israeli withdrawal as a prerequisite, Iran has expanded the scope of the negotiations beyond its direct conflict with Washington. Regional analysts note this position could complicate final efforts to seal the agreement, as unresolved territorial disputes are now intertwined with the broader push for de-escalation.