Berri says Iran not negotiating on behalf of Lebanon

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that Lebanon has fulfilled its obligations as per the ceasefire agreement with Israel, adding that Israel is yet to honor the arrangements.

Asked by Al-Jadeed TV about the U.S.-Iranian negotiations, Berri said: “The mere fact that technical teams will meet and negotiate represents a reassuring factor and there is no link between the negotiations and the Lebanese file.”

“Iran is not negotiating on behalf of Lebanon, but the impact of any agreement on the region will also reflect on Lebanon,” Berri added, hoping the two sides will reach a deal.

“All the signals that Lebanon is receiving are reassuring, but my permanent stance is that the outcome cannot be determined before it becomes tangible,” the Speaker went on to say.