Tehran: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Thursday that a region-wide ceasefire, encompassing Lebanon, could accelerate the conclusion of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial.

According to Anadolu Agency, Araghchi expressed his views on the matter via a post on the US social media platform X. He cautioned that undermining diplomatic efforts could lead to economic repercussions, placing the burden on the United States if such diplomacy fails. "If the US wishes to crater its economy by letting Netanyahu kill diplomacy, that would ultimately be its choice. We think that would be dumb but are prepared for it," he remarked.

The ongoing criminal trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to resume on Sunday following a period of emergency restrictions on Israel's court system due to the conflict with Iran. A court notice, referenced by the Jerusalem Post, outlined that the next hearing will take place at 9.30 am (0630GMT) in the Jerusalem District Court. The proceedings are anticipated to return to their standard format, with sessions occurring in Jerusalem on Sundays and at the Tel Aviv District Court from Monday through Wednesday.