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Iran Demands Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon in Tentative US Deal, Threatening Agreement

16 June 2026 04:40

Iran's foreign minister said a tentative US-Iran deal requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, a condition Israel has rejected, threatening the agreement. Key points: Iran insists on Israeli withdrawal; Israel says it will stay as long as necessary; the deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; unresolved issues include Iran's nuclear program.

The disagreement casts doubt on the agreement's long-term prospects and could lead to renewed war.

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