Hezbollah Expects U.S.-Iran Deal to Cover Lebanon as Memorandum Could Be Signed Within 2 Days
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 12
Hezbollah Expects U.S.-Iran Deal to Cover Lebanon as Memorandum Could Be Signed Within 2 Days
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 12
Summary
Hassan Fadlallah said Hezbollah is confident Iran will insist that Lebanon be included in any U.S.-Iran agreement, as expectations rise for a broader deal between Tehran and Washington.
A Western source said a U.S.-Iran memorandum to halt the Gulf war could be signed as soon as Sunday, with language still being finalized and Iran maintaining that fighting in Lebanon must also end.
Israeli forces still occupy parts of southern Lebanon, and Lebanon's state news agency reported fresh Israeli strikes on several towns and villages on Friday.
Hezbollah entered the regional conflict on March 2 in support of Iran, triggering an Israeli offensive that has killed thousands in Lebanon and continued despite several U.S.-announced ceasefires.
The group is outside U.S.-mediated Lebanese-Israeli talks, has urged Beirut to quit them, and rejected a U.S.-backed plan last week that required it to stop firing and withdraw from southern Lebanon.
As a US-Iran deal looms, will Israel's vow to intensify strikes ultimately decide Lebanon's fate?
With its Syrian supply route gone, can Iran's diplomacy save Hezbollah or is this its last stand?
Lebanon in Crisis: 1.2 Million Displaced Amid US-Iran Negotiations and Israeli Occupation (June 2026)
Overview
As of June 2026, the Middle East is facing a volatile crisis shaped by an impending US-Iran memorandum of understanding and an escalating conflict in southern Lebanon. The US-Iran deal is only an interim step, setting a 60-day negotiation period aimed at a broader nuclear agreement, and notably includes Lebanon in its scope. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have occupied large parts of southern Lebanon and continue airstrikes, intensifying the conflict. These developments highlight how regional diplomacy and military actions are deeply connected, with Lebanon caught at the center of both negotiations and ongoing hostilities.