According to Abas Aslani, a senior research fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies, Iran’s insistence on a ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, is a key demand in the ongoing negotiations. Aslani points out to Al Jazeera that Lebanon is hesitant to revert to the pre-conflict situation, citing Israel’s repeated breaches of a 2024 ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, which has resulted in near-daily attacks on the country. Hezbollah’s primary objective, Aslani notes, is to prevent the re-establishment of a previous status quo, ensuring that hostilities eventually cease. This development may also jeopardize the US-Iran talks, potentially prompting Iran to suspend its participation in the upcoming diplomatic discussions.
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