Sheikh Qassem: Let “Israel” withdraw and stop its aggressions, including its air violations, as an important step toward engaging in discussions on the defensive strategy.
Sheikh Qassem: When we are invited to dialogue, we will be ready, but not under the pressure of occupation.
Sheikh Qassem: There was an exchange of messages with the President of the Republic regarding the implementation of the agreement south of the Litani, and the messages were positive and will remain so.
Sheikh Qassem: The second principle stipulates that any dialogue serves to leverage the strength of the resistance and its weapons in any defensive strategy.
Sheikh Qassem: Three fundamental principles must govern any dialogue: first, the protection of Lebanon’s sovereignty, the liberation of its land, and the cessation of all forms of aggression against it.
Sheikh Qassem: Once “Israel” fulfills its obligations, Lebanon will begin discussing the other provisions of Resolution 1701.
Sheikh Qassem: Let’s first see “Israel” adhere to the agreement, then we can talk.
Sheikh Qassem: The ceasefire agreement applies exclusively to the area south of the Litani River, and this is stated five times in the agreement.
Sheikh Qassem: Those who have the most honorable people fear no one in the world, and those who have the most honorable people stand firm while cowards flee.
Sheikh Qassem: We will confront anyone who attacks the resistance or seeks to disarm us, and we advise no one to play this game with us
Exclusive | Larijani on the situation in Lebanon
In an exclusive interview for Al Mayadeen, Ali Larijani, Senior Advisor to Iran's Leader, addressed the narrative surrounding Lebanon’s current situation. Larijani criticized certain media outlets for painting an overly grim picture, whereby they portray that life in Lebanon has come to a complete halt. “Upon our arrival, we found that people in many areas are living life almost normally,” Larijani noted. While acknowledging the severe challenges caused by the ongoing Israeli war, including economic hardships, Larijani commended the resilience and patience of the Lebanese people.