Key facts
- Iran linked a potential peace deal with Washington to Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
- Iran reaffirmed its support for Hezbollah.
- Iran's Foreign Minister stated the conflict in Lebanon would end with Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories.
- Washington's top priority in negotiations with Iran is reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran seeks the lifting of U.S. sanctions and the release of frozen assets.
- Iran wants its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon to be included in any deal.
Iran has declared its support for Hezbollah and demanded Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, linking these conditions to any potential peace agreement with Washington. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that the conflict in Lebanon would only conclude with the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied territories. The United States and Iran are seeking a deal to end their conflict, with key issues including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, sanctions, frozen assets, and Iran's demand that Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon be included. Washington's top priority is reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran seeks the lifting of U.S. sanctions and the release of frozen assets. The article details the specific issues: Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, its nuclear enrichment program (up to 60% purity), its ballistic missile program, the lifting of sanctions and release of frozen assets, and its demand that Israel's war against Hezbollah be included in any deal. Israel would oppose any US-Iran agreement limiting its actions in Lebanon. This declaration underscores Iran's position in regional conflicts and its alignment with Hezbollah.