Iran says the US war deal requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon

Key Points:

• Iran’s top diplomat stated that a tentative U.S.-Iran deal to end the war requires Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon, a condition Israel has rejected, potentially jeopardizing the agreement and risking renewed conflict.
• The deal, not yet public, involves ceasefire terms including Lebanon, with Iran insisting on Israeli withdrawal, while the U.S. and Israel deny such a requirement; Israel continues military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
• The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, and initiating 60 days of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief, with potential release of frozen Iranian funds contingent on compliance.
• The planned signing ceremony is set for Friday in Switzerland, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, amid ongoing skepticism from U.S. lawmakers and concerns about the deal’s ability to ensure a lasting peace and prevent Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
• World leaders at the G7 summit expressed support for the diplomatic breakthrough and readiness to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite unresolved questions and tensions between the U.S., Israel, and their allies over the deal’s terms.