US Responsibility for Israeli Aggression: Baghaei stressed that any continuation of Israeli attacks on Lebanon constitutes a violation of US commitments under this MoU, maintaining that Washington is obligated to compel the Zionist entity to respect the agreement.
Iran's Power as the Guarantee: Baghaei declared that the primary guarantee for implementing this MoU is "Iran’s power and the deterrence tools possessed by its people, alongside the principle of reciprocal steps."
Holding Off on the Geneva Meeting: He revealed that Friday's meeting in Switzerland was confirmed until late hours, but following the decision by the presidents of both countries to sign the MoU digitally, it was decided to hold off on convening the Geneva meeting for now.
Diplomacy is No Less Challenging Than the Battlefield: He called on the Iranian people to support their diplomats, emphasizing that their work is no easier than that of fighters behind missile launchers, as they face adversaries face-to-face to secure the nation's achievements and the rights of its people.
Iran as a "Wounded Lion" and a Superpower: Baghaei stated that while enemies have harmed Iran and taken noble lives, "a wounded lion remains a lion." He added that Iran has defeated two nuclear powers and their allies, proving that it is "a realistic superpower, not just a slogan," while warning against the enemies' delusional attempts to separate Iran from its political system.

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