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New York Times: Lebanon returns as main obstacle in US-Iran deal
2026-06-20 10:14:19 / BOTA
A preliminary agreement between Iran and the United States has entered into force, but recent developments in Lebanon have reignited tensions and jeopardized diplomatic progress, according to an analysis published by the New York Times. According to the analysis, the escalation of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has led to the cancellation of a new round of talks between Tehran and Washington, scheduled to take place in Switzerland. Sources cited by the American newspaper emphasize that Iran has withdrawn from the talks after Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory.
Lebanon, previously seen as a secondary front in regional conflicts, has become a key sticking point in US-Iranian negotiations, complicating efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East. The preliminary agreement, which calls for a cessation of military operations in Lebanon and the preservation of the country's territorial integrity, has been hailed as an important diplomatic step. However, it has not been signed by Israel or Hezbollah, and its implementation remains unclear.
Analysts quoted by the New York Times point out that Iran considers Lebanon an important part of its national security because of its ties to Hezbollah, while Israel has opposed any restrictions on its military operations in the north. Tensions escalated significantly when Hezbollah and Israeli forces engaged in fresh clashes, causing casualties on both sides. In response, Israel launched hundreds of attacks in southern and eastern Lebanon, while the humanitarian situation in the region has worsened.
According to experts, Lebanon’s inclusion in the US-Iran negotiations constitutes a diplomatic victory for Tehran, but also a fragile point that could derail any future agreement, especially as long as key issues such as Israel’s withdrawal and Hezbollah’s disarmament remain unresolved. At the same time, the United States and Israel have attempted to keep regional conflicts separate, but developments on the ground have shown that these fronts are increasingly intertwined. Analysts warn that without a lasting solution to the situation in Lebanon, the US-Iran deal remains fragile and exposed to new military escalations.
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