A strategic move by Israel to exclude Lebanon from a proposed Iran ceasefire is likely a coordinated effort with the US, according to Samir Puri, an expert in war studies at King’s College London. Puri suggests that the conflicting interpretations of the ceasefire’s scope could have significant implications for Iran’s relationship with Hezbollah in Lebanon. If Iran insists that the ceasefire includes Lebanon, it could lead to increased pressure on their ties with the militant group. Conversely, if Iran agrees that Lebanon is not covered by the deal, it would likely be a concession to Israel and the US, thereby weakening Iran’s support for Hezbollah, which has been a longstanding alliance since the early 1980s.
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