Iran Warns Israeli Troops 25 Miles Inside Lebanon Would Breach U.S. Deal
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Updated · CBS New York · Jun 16
Iran Warns Israeli Troops 25 Miles Inside Lebanon Would Breach U.S. Deal
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jun 16
Summary
Tehran said Tuesday any Israeli troops remaining in southern Lebanon or any new Israeli strikes there would violate the U.S.-Iran memorandum due to be signed Friday in Switzerland.
Majid Takht-Ravanchi said the unpublished deal contains a previously undisclosed "mechanism" that would be triggered if Israel breaches terms ending military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon.
Israel has rejected that interpretation, saying its forces will stay in a security zone extending about 25 miles into Lebanon and that "Trump's agreement does not bind us."
Trump, speaking at the G7 in France, said he was "not happy" with Netanyahu's handling of the Hezbollah war, arguing the prolonged Lebanon conflict is casting a negative light on his broader Iran deal.
The dispute underscores how an only 1.5-page memorandum still leaves key terms contested ahead of a 60-day negotiation phase on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief and regional security.
As the US and Iran sign a peace deal, will Israel's buffer zone in Lebanon make the agreement collapse before it begins?
Is the $300 billion reconstruction fund a path to Mideast peace or a reward for shutting down global energy supplies?
Lebanon’s Stalemate and the $300 Billion Reconstruction Fund: The Precarious Path to Lasting Iran-Israel Peace (June 2026)
Overview
In June 2026, a major agreement between the United States and Iran brought relief to the global economy and aimed to end a wider conflict. However, the situation in Lebanon remains unresolved, highlighting the fragility of the ceasefire. While a truce brought some calm to southern Lebanon, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has not fully stopped, and Israeli troops still occupy parts of Lebanon. This ongoing violence and occupation show that Lebanon is a key obstacle to lasting peace, making the current peace process unstable and at risk of renewed conflict.