Key facts
- Hezbollah believes Iran will not sign a final nuclear deal with Washington unless Israel withdraws from Lebanon.
- Iran's top diplomat stated Israel's continued troop presence in Lebanon would be considered a breach of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
- Iran's top diplomat stated that the end of the regional war must include the end of conflict in Lebanon, including the end of the occupation of Lebanese land.
- US President Donald Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct in Lebanon.
- A proposed $300 billion investment fund from Gulf states for Iran's reconstruction is contingent on Iran dismantling its nuclear program.
Hezbollah stated it believes Iran will not sign a final nuclear deal with Washington unless Israel withdraws from Lebanon, linking the withdrawal to the upcoming US-Iran talks. Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, echoed this sentiment, asserting that Israel's continued troop presence in Lebanon would be considered a breach of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. Araghchi emphasized that the regional war cannot be considered fully concluded without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied territories.
These statements come as US President Donald Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions in Lebanon, calling a recent bombing of Beirut 'vicious' and suggesting the conflict had gone on too long. Trump's remarks indicate potential impatience with Israel's stance, which could jeopardize the 60-day ceasefire he negotiated with Iran.
Discussions at the G7 summit also included a proposal for Gulf states to invest up to $300 billion in Iran's reconstruction, contingent on verifiable dismantling of its nuclear program. US Vice President JD Vance clarified that this fund would only be implemented after confirmation of Iran's compliance and openness to inspections. European nations, excluded from initial war decisions, are advocating for their nuclear expertise to be included in future negotiations, while concerns persist regarding the lack of detail in the memorandum of understanding, particularly regarding Iran's ballistic missile program.