Lebanon Seeks Israel Security Deal, Hezbollah Disarmament
Lebanon Seeks Israel Security Deal, Hezbollah Disarmament
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President Joseph Aoun said he would accept a temporary replacement force of almost any composition—including European, American, Asian, Arab or mixed forces—as long as it prevents a security vacuum until the Lebanese army can deploy fully.
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Aoun was scheduled to attend a Paris meeting hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and attended by Jordan’s King Abdullah II to build international support for Lebanese troops.
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Iran has also demanded compensation for wartime losses and tied any decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to a broader resolution of the conflict, in addition to seeking an end to sanctions and the release of frozen assets.
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Iran’s 10-point passive-defense directive calls for different measures depending on the conflict’s trajectory: resuming normal exercises if the war ends, preparing for hybrid threats during an unsettled ceasefire, and suspending large gatherings while prioritizing essential services in a full-scale war.
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The U.S. Central Command rejected Iran’s claim that an oil tanker was damaged after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to competing accounts surrounding the strategic waterway.
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is pursuing a security agreement with Israel after an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, signaling a potential path toward lasting peace Sunday Guardian. Aoun pledged to disarm Hezbollah without armed conflict and called on the US, Europe, and Arab nations to support Lebanese troops as they take control of the south Sunday Guardian.
Iran rejected immediate talks with Washington, demanding an end to sanctions, release of frozen assets, and a halt to Israeli attacks as preconditions Sunday Guardian. Trump said Tehran wants a deal quickly and the US is open to engagement, though tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz and fighting in Lebanon DevDiscourse.
Aoun Seeks International Force to Fill Security Gap
President Aoun will accept almost any composition for a temporary replacement force—European, American, Asian, Arab, or mixed—to prevent a security vacuum while the Lebanese army deploys fully Sunday Guardian. Aoun is traveling to Paris for a meeting hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and attended by Jordan's King Abdullah II to build international support for Lebanese troops Sunday Guardian.
Israeli Military Sets Conditions for Hezbollah Disarmament
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir stated that progress toward disarming Hezbollah requires the Lebanese army to significantly strengthen its control south of the Litani River News18. Without improved Lebanese military effectiveness on the ground, Zamir said no deal with the Lebanese government can move forward Daily Hunt.
Iran Ties Peace Talks to Broad Regional Demands
Iran has demanded compensation for wartime losses and linked any decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to a broader resolution of the entire conflict Sunday Guardian. Tehran's conditions include ending all sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and halting Israeli military operations before negotiations can begin Sunday Guardian.
Iran's military has prepared a 10-point passive-defense directive with different measures for each conflict scenario. If war ends, Iran will resume normal exercises; during an unsettled ceasefire, it will prepare for hybrid threats; in full-scale war, it will suspend large gatherings and prioritize essential services Sunday Guardian.
Trump Signals Openness to Talks While Tensions Persist
President Trump said Iran wants a deal quickly and Washington is open to engagement with Tehran DevDiscourse. Trump is scheduled to meet with leaders of six Gulf countries in New York next week to discuss the seven-month-old Iran conflict News18. Meanwhile, the US Central Command rejected Iran's claim that an oil tanker was damaged after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to competing accounts about the strategic waterway Sunday Guardian.
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