Iran says the deal to end the war with the U.S. requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
The United States and Iran have an initial deal to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The US serves as the sole guarantor for securing an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory. Recent tensions include Iranian drone and missile strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain.
What changed
The US and Iran have now reached an initial agreement to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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US and Iran Reach Initial Agreement to End War
confidence 80%The United States and Iran have an initial deal to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The US serves as the sole guarantor for securing an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory. Recent tensions include Iranian drone and missile strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain.
What's confirmed:
- The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Still unconfirmed:
- Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday.
- The U.S. is Lebanon's only guarantor for securing an Israeli withdrawal from its territory.
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US and Iran Establish Direct Lebanon Track Amid Peace Deal Deadlock
confidence 90%The US and Iran have launched a direct diplomatic track regarding Lebanon that excludes Israel. Iran maintains that the tentative peace deal requires an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, a condition Israel has rejected. The agreement remains fragile due to disputes over nuclear inspections and frozen assets.
What's confirmed:
- President Donald Trump announced major combat operations against Iran on Feb. 28.
- Iran's top diplomat stated the tentative deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon.
- Israel has rejected the condition to withdraw from Lebanon.
- The US and Iran announced a direct Lebanon track without Israel.
Still unconfirmed:
- Iran struck a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Israel's Refusal to Leave Lebanon Threatens U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
confidence 90%The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end a 110-day conflict. The agreement requires Israel to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon. Israel has rejected this condition and maintains that troops will remain in a buffer zone.
What's confirmed:
- The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end a 110-day conflict.
- The agreement requires Israel to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon.
- The deal includes mechanisms for safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Israel is not a party to the agreement but joined U.S. strikes on Iran on Feb. 28.
- The memorandum of understanding contains 14 points.
Still unconfirmed:
- Tehran intends to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after 60 days.
- The deal would be void if the IDF does not fully withdraw.
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Iran claims U.S. peace deal necessitates Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
confidence 100%Iran's top diplomat stated Tuesday that the tentative agreement to end the war with the U.S. requires Israel to leave Lebanon. Israel has rejected this condition. Failure to resolve this dispute could collapse the agreement and restart all-out war.
What's confirmed:
- Iran's top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon.
- Israel has rejected the condition to withdraw from Lebanon.
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US and Iran Sign Agreement to End War Amid Israeli Refusal to Leave Lebanon
confidence 90%President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A 60-day period to reach a final deal is now active. However, Israel continues strikes in Lebanon and refuses to withdraw its forces.
What's confirmed:
- President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a copy of the US-Iran agreement.
- The agreement aims to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- A 60-day period to reach a final deal has begun.
- Iran's top diplomat stated the deal requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon.
- Israel has rejected the condition to withdraw from Lebanon.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israeli military forces will remain in southern Lebanon.
- Israel has occupied up to 10 kilometers from the border in southern Lebanon.
Still unconfirmed:
- Iran will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions under the deal.
- Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal is signed.
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Iran insists Israel’s Lebanon withdrawal is US deal precondition
confidence 95%Iran’s top diplomat has repeatedly stated that any US-Iran agreement to end the war requires Israel to pull its forces from Lebanon—a demand Israel has already dismissed. The condition risks derailing fragile ceasefire talks and complicates regional stability. Lebanese civilians are returning to assess damage as negotiations remain stalled. Sources confirm the demand is non-negotiable for Tehran but face outright rejection from Jerusalem.
What's confirmed:
- Iran’s foreign minister and top envoy Abbas Araghchi have stated that a US-Iran deal to end the war requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon.
- Israel has publicly rejected the demand, calling it a non-starter for any negotiations.
- The condition is framed as essential by Iran to declare the war fully over, though fighting and tensions persist.
- Lebanese civilians are returning to damaged areas following reports of a tentative US-Iran truce, though no formal agreement has been announced.
Still unconfirmed:
- Iran may threaten to void the deal if Israel does not comply with the withdrawal demand.
- The US is reportedly divided internally over whether to include Lebanon withdrawal as a precondition.
- Hezbollah’s role in any ceasefire remains unclear, with no confirmed statements on their stance.