“We will not stop fighting in Lebanon until the security of northern residents is restored, Hezbollah is disarmed, and a peace agreement is achieved. The major accomplishments against Iran and the ‘axis of evil’ have led to a historic shift in Israel’s standing in the region and transformed our relations with countries previously outside our diplomatic circle. I have directed the security cabinet to start direct negotiations with Lebanon following requests from its government. These negotiations aim to disarm Hezbollah and achieve a historic, sustainable peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon.”

“Iran does not seek war but will not give up its rights. Our people must continue their presence in the field as they have over the past forty days. The arrogant powers of the world revealed their true face when they killed our children. Despite the damage and strikes from the enemy, our armed forces have turned the war into a great victory. Our people have emerged victorious, proving that Iran is a great power and that arrogance is in decline.

The Islamic Republic will elevate the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new level. Do not assume that announcing negotiations with the enemy means abandoning our people’s presence on the ground. We tell our neighbors: witness this miracle, be in the right place, and beware of the false promises of the enemy. We await the appropriate response from our southern neighbors to show them our brotherhood. Iran is determined to avenge our late Supreme Leader and our martyrs. There is no doubt we will advance the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a higher level. Iran considers all resistance fronts a unified entity. We call on our people to cooperate to reduce the pressures on various segments, as shortages are a natural consequence of war.”