The U.S. Can End the Iran War or Broker Israel-Lebanon Peace, but Not Both

Iran parliament speaker says ending war in Lebanon as important as ending war with Tehran

'Ceasefire and ending war in Lebanon is as important to us as ceasefire and ending war involving Iran,' Qalibaf says at OIC parliamentary meeting in Azerbaijan

Almost 8 in 10 Americans say US should end Iran conflict now: Poll

The public overwhelmingly says the United States should end the conflict in Iran and the current peace agreement will not have “changed Iran’s leaders to ones that are pro-U.S.” 78 of Americans say the U.S. should end the war in Iran “now,” while 79 believe the U.S. will not have brought to power new, pro-Western []

France welcomes framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel

Illustration- The Lebanese people are tired of fighting the wars of others. Their future belongs to one state, one army, and one sovereign Lebanon The agreement brokered by the United States and signed in Washington should pave the way for the total recovery of Lebanon’s sovereignty within the country’s borders. Paris- France welcomes the framework []

As Trump declares ceasefire over, Iran's leadership is divided over how it wants the war to end

As Trump declares ceasefire over, Iran's leadership is divided over how it wants the war to end

Trump Threatens to Strike Iran Over Hezbollah as Lebanon Snarls Talks

The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah was supposed to end under President Trump’s deal with Iran.

The U.S. and Israel have the power to decide Lebanon's future. That doesn't bode well for the deal

The agreement grants Israel and the U.S. a monopoly over determining whether Lebanon has fulfilled its obligations, especially concerning Hezbollah's disarmament. Iran, in the meantime, is likely to seek to bring the deal under the umbrella of the 'deconfliction mechanism' agreed upon with U.S., widening the parallel channel in which Israel is sidelined

The U.S. Is Working at Cross-Purposes in Iran and Lebanon

The U.S. deals to end its war with Iran and broker peace between Israel and Lebanon are working at cross-purposes. The post The U.S. Is Working at Cross-Purposes in Iran and Lebanon appeared first on World Politics Review.

Galibaf’s Message to the US: The war in the Middle East will never end with Iran’s surrender

Ending the war is a priority for countries around the world; and everyone must know that this conflict will never end with Iran’s surrender, said Tehran’s chief negotiator The post Galibaf’s Message to the US: The war in the Middle East will never end with Iran’s surrender appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Iran ready for full-scale defense if US violates agreements — parliament speaker

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed that ending the war is a priority for all countries, but this conflict will never end with Iran’s surrender

Moving past a ceasefire: Recognizing Israel is a big step, but 'normal,' says Lebanese diplomat

Lebanon’s Washington framework with Israel puts Hezbollah’s disarmament, state sovereignty, and Iran’s regional role at the center of a fragile test for both Beirut and Jerusalem.

Iran: Switzerland talks focus on Lebanon ceasefire, oil sales, assets freeze

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says ceasefire in Lebanon, export of Iran’s oil, and unblocking frozen assets are the key pillars of talks with the US in Switzerland.

Washington Must Stop Arming A Serial Occupier

Israel’s latest war on Lebanon is now threatening to unravel the fragile understanding that Washington and Tehran reached to halt their 2026 confrontation. Under the interim agreement that Pakistan mediated, the United States and Iran declared a permanent end to military operations on every front, Lebanon included. Israel, not a party to the pact, refused []

The Lebanon Deal’s Hidden Blow to Hezbollah

The U.S.-brokered framework does not require an automatic Israeli withdrawal. Instead, it ties every stage to verified Hezbollah disarmament, Lebanese army deployment, and American-backed monitoring — turning Lebanon’s sovereignty into the central test of the agreement.

Vance arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran talks

Both nations seek a durable end to their war as Iran slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon as violations of interim deal.

Generation Jihad | Hezbollah’s moment of truth

A new 14-point trilateral framework toward ending hostilities in Lebanon puts Hezbollah, Iran’s strongest terror proxy, at a crossroads. Disarm and let Lebanon reclaim its southern border—or keep threatening Israel and risk blowing up the fragile US-Iran peace deal. FDD Senior Fellow David Daoud joins Bill Roggio to break down what's really at stake in these negotiations. The post Generation Jihad | Hezbollah’s moment of truth appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

Trump Says U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Has Collapsed After New Strikes

President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the United States and Iran had ended after a new round of attacks raised tensions across the Gulf, a...

Netanyahu Causes Escalation of Tensions in Region / Continuation of Lebanon's Occupation Must End: Qatari FM

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasizing that this is not the first time Netanyahu has caused escalation of tensions in the region, warned that any escalation of tensions in Lebanon or anywhere else in the region will affect the Iran-U.S. negotiation process, and the continued occupation of Lebanese territory must end.

Iran threatens oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz with 'forceful response'

The strait has been a key issue of negotiations to end the Iran war, which sparked after the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on several key Iranian sites in February

US, Israel & Lebanon sign trilateral framework deal after fifth round of talks

Israel, Lebanon, and the US have inked a trilateral accord to de-escalate border tensions, marking a significant step towards peace. Under the deal, Israel will withdraw from two southern Lebanese areas, with the Lebanese Armed Forces taking charge as part of a pilot security plan. Officials hailed it as a breakthrough, though challenges remain. Hezbollah has rejected the agreement, criticizing it as unilateral concessions by Lebanon.

Israel demands Beirut bar 'unacceptable' Lebanese army officers from deploying south

Israel and the US are seeking to push the Lebanese army to disarm Hezbollah and entrench the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon

US, Iran to form 'deconflicting cell' on Lebanon, sidelining Lebanese state

The agreement came during talks between Iran and the United States following a preliminary deal reached last week to end the war across the Middle East, including in Lebanon.

Netanyahu calls Lebanon deal a ‘massive blow’ to Iran

Netanyahu calls Lebanon deal a ‘massive blow’ to Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the framework agreement with Lebanon as a historic accomplishment and a massive blow to Iran and Hezbollah. Netanyahu said the understandings reached with Lebanon and the United States recognise Israel's right to maintain a security zone inside southern Lebanon for as long as it considers necessary. He said Israel would remain there until Hezbollah and other armed groups are disarmed and no longer pose a threat. Netanyahu also said the agreement includes a pilot programme in two areas near the Yellow Line aimed at disarming Hezbollah and transferring control to the Lebanese army. This is a massive blow to Iran and Hezbollah, Netanyahu said, arguing that the agreement sidelines Tehran from Lebanese affairs. We are breaking the Iranian axis of terror, but we are also breaking the Iranian diplomatic axis.

Lebanese Official Warns US-Israel Deal Could Divide Lebanon

Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri criticized a recent U. S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel, claiming it could create divisions among Lebanese and insisting it would not be enacted. He expressed that only Iran-U. S. negotiations could effectively lead to an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, arguing that any separation from this diplomatic track would extend [] The post Lebanese Official Warns US-Israel Deal Could Divide Lebanon appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Iran: US must ‘force’ Israel to stop strikes on Hezbollah and withdraw from Lebanon

Tehran conditions continued talks with the US on Washington “forcing” Israel to completely end operations against Hezbollah and to withdraw from Lebanon. By World Israel News Staff Iran said Sunday that the United States is responsible for forcing Israel to stop its attacks in Lebanon and withdraw from Lebanese territory, making the demand a central [] The post Iran: US must ‘force’ Israel to stop strikes on Hezbollah and withdraw from Lebanon appeared first on World Israel News.

‘Very strong’ nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA head

The United States and Iran are negotiating a broader agreement to end the war, with Tehran's nuclear program remaining one of the key sticking points.

Can Netanyahu survive Trump’s Iran deal?

It’s been a difficult 10 days in Israel. A war against Iran that began in February with close coordination between the United States and Israel ended with Washington and Tehran signing a memorandum of understanding — a framework that opens a 60-day window toward a final deal and calls for the immediate end of military []

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again after Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Tehran said deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon are a breach of its agreement with the United States to end the war.

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US, Iran plan to halt attacking each other ahead of talks

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other before peace talks resume this week over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues to end the war, Axios reported. It is a sign of de-escalation after several days of tit-for-tat attacks that ...

Iran-US talks to end war beset by tension, mistrust

Parts of the MOU face criticism for offering too much.

Iran says deal to end Mideast war ‘declaration of US defeat’

Iran called the deal it struck to end the Middle East war a declaration of America's defeat on Wednesday, as the top US diplomat kicked off a tour of Gulf countries hit hardest by Tehran. The post Iran says deal to end Mideast war ‘declaration of US defeat’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

US and Iran agree to halt strikes and meet this week, US official says

The U.S. and Iran agreed to stop attacking each other, according to a senior U.S. official, as the two sides plan to meet Tuesday in Qatar’s capital to work out their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters: The ceasefire is barely 11 days old and already on shaky ground with renewed strikes []...Click to read more

Macron Urges 'Strong' Lebanon Ceasefire Coupled with Israeli Withdrawal

French President Emmanuel Macron has emphasized the critical necessity of establishing a robust and durable ceasefire in Lebanon. According to Macron, the agreement must pave the way for a synchronized process involving the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the immediate deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces.

US and Iran reportedly pause strikes ahead of renewed Qatar talks, US official says

Iran and the US have reportedly agreed to stop attacks and renew talks, according to a senior US official. It aims to end the tit-for-tat strikes traded by the countries, followed by each party accusing the other of breaking the ceasefire agreement. The two sides are due to meet on Tuesday in Qatar’s capital to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Gulf, threatening the interim deal to end war

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries. The exchange of fire threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth attacks have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, but Thursday’s appeared b...