US breach of commitments main obstacle to peace in the region: Speaker Qalibaf

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has said that repeated breaches of commitments by the United States and Israel remain the main obstacle to establishing lasting peace and security in the region, while affirming the Islamic Republic’s resolve to stay united with the Axis of Resistance until complete victory.

In a meeting with Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir on Thursday in Tehran, Qalibaf reiterated that developing comprehensive relations with neighboring countries is a stable and decisive policy of the Islamic Republic.

“This policy holds particular importance with our friendly and brotherly country, Pakistan, due to the deep bonds between our two nations and the aligned policies of our governments,” he said.

Qalibaf emphasized that the Islamic Republic seeks genuine, comprehensive peace for Iran and the entire region.

“I hope those who started the war and are now desperately seeking to stop it will truly end their past distrust-building behaviors through their actions and deeds,” he added.

While underlining Iran’s determination to achieve complete peace and security, Qalibaf noted that “the other side always prevents the results of these efforts with its breach of commitment.”

Comprehensive ceasefire includes Lebanon

The Iranian Parliament speaker pointed out that establishing a comprehensive ceasefire across all conflict zones is a key clause in the initial Iran-US ceasefire agreement mediated by Pakistan.

In a telephone conversation with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Qalibaf reaffirmed that “Lebanon is an integral part of this comprehensive ceasefire and plays a vital role in advancing sustainable peace in the region.”

Ceasefire result of Hezbollah’s steadfastness

Qalibaf further said, “As I said last night, the ceasefire was only the result of Hezbollah’s steadfastness and the unity of the Axis of Resistance.”

He added, “We will approach this ceasefire with caution and will remain united until complete victory is achieved.”

“I thank the mediating efforts of the Pakistani government and General Asim Munir to secure this ceasefire. We remain committed to our promise,” he stated.

Pakistan Army chief expresses solidarity

The Pakistani Army chief expressed that the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, caused deep mourning for the people of Pakistan and led to rallies and protests in various cities.

“From the very first day, I ordered that no security incidents occur along the Iran-Pakistan borders,” Munir stated.

He affirmed that he fully understands the importance of the ceasefire in Lebanon and will personally follow up on its implementation.

The Pakistani Army chief noted that serious consultations are ongoing and he hoped to meet Speaker Qalibaf and other Iranian officials again soon in Islamabad.

Diplomatic efforts continue

Islamabad is emerging as the likely venue for future discussions after the first round of talks there over the weekend failed to reach a final agreement due to the “excessive demands” of the United States.

This diplomatic momentum comes as the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, successfully brokered by Pakistan, remains in effect.

The truce followed 40 days of fierce fighting that began on February 28, when the United States and the Israeli regime launched a brutal war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

The aggression included the cowardly assassination of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and strikes on nuclear facilities, schools, hospitals, and civilian infrastructure.

In a powerful response, Iran’s armed forces launched Operation True Promise 4, carrying out over 100 waves of retaliatory strikes with hundreds of ballistic and hypersonic missiles and drones targeting US military bases across West Asia and Israeli positions in the occupied territories.

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