US pursues simultaneous diplomacy on Iran war and Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire

6 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 24

Senior US officials stress the negotiations with Iran and efforts to broker a Lebanon cease-fire are entirely separate, despite Iran's push to link them.
Iran demands Israel halt its offensive against Hezbollah as a precondition for any deal with the US, while US and Israel urge Lebanon to act against Hezbollah.
Analysts warn Lebanon’s government may be too weak to confront Hezbollah, even as Israeli strikes have weakened the group and created a potential opening for change.

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