Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that Iran does not seek war but is prepared to defend itself, linking the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon to any potential memorandum of understanding with the US. He asserted that the power of resistance, specifically Iran's armed forces and Lebanese resistance, halted Israel's planned attacks on Beirut, not President Trump. Araghchi emphasized that an attack on Beirut would break the ceasefire, prompting a response from Iran's armed forces. He also affirmed that Hezbollah is an inseparable part of Lebanese society, defense, and politics, a reality the world must accept, and noted that resistance is an ideal that transcends individual leaders.