Iran’s top envoy says peace deal with US dependent on Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon

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1. 1h ago

   Iran ties US deal to Israel’s Lebanon withdrawal; ceasefire fragile amid new threats

   Iran’s top envoy insists Israel must withdraw from Lebanon before any US-led peace deal can proceed, a demand Israel rejects. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and Lebanon’s south stays unstable as displaced residents wait for clarity. Uncertainty lingers over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security terms, while Gulf allies question US reliability. Iran’s military has warned of retaliation if Israel continues strikes, and former US President Trump has criticized Israel’s leadership.

   What's confirmed:

   • Iran’s top envoy has stated that any potential peace agreement with the US is contingent on Israel withdrawing its forces from Lebanon.
   • Israel has rejected Iran’s demand for a withdrawal from Lebanon, maintaining its military presence in the south.
   • Lebanon’s southern border remains unstable, with displaced residents refusing to return until a clear ceasefire agreement is reached.
   • Iran’s military has vowed a ‘harsh response’ if Israel does not halt its attacks in Lebanon.
   • Former US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating he ‘has to be more responsible’ regarding the conflict.
   • The terms of the US-Iran ceasefire deal remain unclear, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear program and broader regional security guarantees.
   • Gulf allies continue to question the US’s long-term commitment to the agreement, citing lingering reliance on Iran.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Israel and Lebanon are reportedly nearing a lasting ceasefire agreement, though details remain undisclosed.
   • The Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen, and Iran’s oil sales may resume under the tentative deal.
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2. 3h ago

   Iran ties US deal to Israel’s Lebanon withdrawal; Gulf states brace for shifts

   Iran’s top envoy insists any US peace deal requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, a demand Israel rejects and risks unraveling the fragile ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz will reopen and Iran’s oil sales will resume under the tentative agreement, but Gulf allies question lingering US reliance. Lebanon’s south remains unstable as displaced residents await a deal before returning. The terms remain unclear on Iran’s nuclear program and broader regional security guarantees.

   What's confirmed:

   • Iran’s top diplomat stated that a US peace deal would require Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanon, a condition Israel has already rejected.
   • The tentative US-Iran deal includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and unrestricted Iranian oil sales upon signing.
   • Gulf states are reassessing their reliance on the US for protection amid uncertainty over how the deal will address regional security threats post-war.
   • Lebanon’s southern regions remain unstable, with displaced residents hesitant to return until the US-Iran deal is formally signed and fighting subsides.
   • The US has agreed to lift its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the deal.
   • Iran’s demands on Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon threaten to derail the ceasefire and destabilize wider regional stability.
   • Details on Iran’s nuclear program and long-term security guarantees remain unspecified in the leaked terms.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Qatar may emerge as a key beneficiary of the US-Iran deal, potentially strengthening its regional influence.
   • The Gulf states could face increased vulnerability if the US reduces its military presence in the region post-deal.
   • Lebanon’s peace talks with Israel are reportedly proceeding independently of the US-Iran agreement, though progress is stalled.
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