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Iranian Delegation to Urge US Compliance in Switzerland

Tehran: An Iranian delegation is set to travel to Switzerland to follow up on and demand the implementation of the other side's commitments, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized the importance of ensuring the United States honors its obligations under a recent agreement aimed at ending ongoing hostilities.

Baghaei stated, "In Switzerland, we are set to press for the implementation of the other side's commitments and determine how they intend to fulfill their obligations." He warned that failure to meet these commitments could jeopardize the entire understanding, urging Washington to take prompt action to avoid risking the agreement.

The Iranian spokesman reiterated that Tehran's stance is based on mutual adherence to commitments, stating, "We did not sign the commitment for it not to be implemented; our approach is commitment for commitment." Baghaei also hinted at potential repercussions if the "other side refuses to fulfill its commitments," indicating Tehran's readiness to respond if necessary.

The delegation's trip, scheduled to occur "within the next few hours," is not intended to initiate a new phase of negotiations but rather to ensure the current commitments are upheld. Baghaei further clarified that the memorandum of understanding's first clause is crucial as it focuses on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon.

Despite a ceasefire and the US-Iran agreement, the death toll from Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon has risen to at least 28, as reported by Lebanon's state-run National News Agency. The country's Health Ministry reported that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes since Friday has reached 83, with more than 140 people injured.

Since March 2, Israel's military offensive in Lebanon has resulted in over 4,057 deaths, injuries to more than 12,000 individuals, and the displacement of over 1 million residents, according to Lebanese authorities. The latest attacks followed a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, reportedly in effect since Friday afternoon, as confirmed by an unnamed Israeli official to Israel's Channel 12.

A senior US official also confirmed the ceasefire in a statement to Anadolu. The ceasefire agreement was part of a 14-clause deal electronically signed by Washington and Tehran on Wednesday, which was made public by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.