Iran’s foreign minister says a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending the current war would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, a condition Iran says is necessary for hostilities to fully end. Iranian officials describe Israel’s continued presence and actions in southern Lebanon as a violation of what they say the deal requires. Israel is not a party to the agreement, but it has been involved in the war, including strikes against Iran and fighting alongside the U.S. against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. Multiple reports say the agreement has not been made public, and officials have offered differing or sometimes contradictory interpretations of its terms, limiting independent verification of the precise conditions.
Some accounts also note that Israel has already rejected the withdrawal requirement. Other reporting indicates the agreement outlines additional elements beyond Lebanon, including an end to military operations in the region, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and follow-on talks connected to Iran’s nuclear program. A mediator cited in the reporting describes the deal as calling for an overall cessation of military activity, including in Lebanon, reflecting long-standing Iranian demands for changes on the ground before the war is considered ended. If the withdrawal condition is not met, Iranian officials warn it could derail the agreement and lead to renewed fighting.
