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“Israel was not directly involved in the negotiations…initial details suggest that it does nothing to curb Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal, or its funding of regional proxies like Hezbollah & the Houthis..It could help Iran bolster those proxies by easing sanctions” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w...

If Iran can force the United States to impose a Lebanon ceasefire/withdrawal on Israel, and that fractures the U.S.-Israel relationship, that rupture seems like it would itself be a major strategic gain for Iran.

US-Iran deal: Tehran says Israel withdrawal from Lebanon key Iran’s top diplomat says any continued Israeli presence in Lebanon would violate the interim U.S.–Iran deal to end the war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists Israel will remain as long as necessary. DW has more.

Iran raises stakes, says Israel must exit Lebanon to end war with US after Netanyahu rejects demand Iran says any US-Iran peace deal requires Israel to leave Lebanon, a demand Israel rejects, threatening the fragile ceasefire and wider stability

US-Iran deal a 'catastrophe' for Israel, analysts say <p>The US-Iran agreement to conclude the Middle East war is a significant strategic setback for Israel and underscores its waning influence in Washington, Israeli analysts said.</p><p>Although the accord, announced by Pakistan early Monday, remains incomplete and is expected to be finalised within 60 days, its preliminary framework has already raised concern in Israel.</p><p>Analysts argue it effectively locks in Iranian gains while deferring the most sensitive issue for Israel: its security.</p>

“The Israelis worry that Iran has successfully linked the opening of the strait to a ceasefire in Lebanon — tying Israel’s hands in a war on its own borders. More broadly, they fear that Iran, their most dangerous rival, has emerged strengthened from the conflict.”

The US would not accept a peace treaty where Iran stopped attacking US forces but continued to attack Israel? Similarly, Iran will not accept a peace treaty where their allies can continue to be attacked. It’s logical consistency, not Iran being tricky.

US-Iran ink MoU, real test begins now: A defiant Israel can still derail peace efforts A new US-Iran deal, brokered by Pakistan, aims to end a costly war and reopen vital sea lanes. The 'Islamabad MOU' includes lifting sanctions and withdrawing US forces, while Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. However, analysts warn the pact is fragile, with Israel's non-participation posing a significant risk to its success and a lasting peace.

Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw ... Pakistan, a key mediator, has said the deal called for an end to military operations, including in Lebanon, as Iran long insisted. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s top diplomat said Tuesday that thetentative deal to end the warwith the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement, leading to the resumption of all-out war. The deal, which is between the U.S. and Iran, has not been made public, and officials have sometimes offered contradictory interpretations of what is in it. While Israel is not party to the agreement, it is part of the war: It joined the U.S. inlaunching strikes on Iranon Feb. 28, and has since fought the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon and seized large swaths of that country. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel’s continued occupation of southern Lebanon would violate the deal. “Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the war has not fully come to an end,” Araghchi said. A U.S. official, who spoke on…

Israel not bound: How Netanyahu is planning to 'influence' US-Iran deal Israel bombed Lebanon again and reportedly killed three people, a day after Iran and US signed the memorandum of understanding.

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Israel’s new attacks on Lebanon may derail Iran-US talks — Iranian parliament speaker The Zionists' invasion of Dahieh proved once again that America lacks either the will to fulfill its commitments or the ability to do so, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said

Spoiler alert <p>AFTER the<a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2007972/us-iran-reach-preliminary-agreement-to-end-war-signing-set-for-friday"> temporary peace deal</a> between the US and Iran is physically signed in Geneva on Friday, an arduous process of negotiations begins between both parties to flesh out the nitty-gritty of a long-term arrangement for peace.</p> <p>At present, there are many unanswered questions that have been deferred for later, such as the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and the future of the Iranian nuclear programme. Suffice it to say, both parties must exercise a degree of flexibility if there is to be long-term peace between them. Yet both sides, as well as members of the international community, must keep a vigilant eye on one particular party that will do all possible to make sure the peace process collapses: the state of Israel.</p> <figure class='media w-full sm:w-1/2 media--right media--embed media--uneven' data-original-src='https://www.dawn.com/news/2008236'> <div class='media__item media__item--newskitlink '> <iframe class="nk-iframe" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="height:250px;position:relat…

Kept outside of negotiations, can the US-Iran deal bring peace to Lebanon? Since the signing of the peace deal between Iran and the US, fighting in Lebanon has dropped. But according to Lebanese media, Israeli strikes on south of the country did kill at least five people. Whether the deal will lead to peace in Lebanon remains unclear.

US-Iran deal: Israel bombs Lebanon Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Israel bombs Lebanon. I'm starting to think Israel might be the barrier to peace in the middle east rather than anyone else...but what do I know?

Media jumping the gun reporting US-Israel rift , Russian expert says As Sergey Lebedev noted, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear it does not intend to comply with the US-Iran agreement, particularly regarding Lebanon

Deal with US shows that Iran did not lose the war, but Israel will take revenge — Medvedev Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council noted that "the third participant - Israel - is offended in its expectations of the complete defeat of Iran's political regime, which means it will take revenge, and Trump cannot do anything about it"

In Israel, Broad Discontent Over the Emerging U.S. Deal With Iran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in March. At the start of the recent war, he had said that its objective was “to remove the existential threats” to Israel.

The U.S.-Iran ‘peace deal’ confronts spoiler Israel Lasting U.S.-Iran peace may depend on Tel Aviv’s willingness to adapt

For Israel, US-Iran deal a 'disaster' incompatible with its security interests Israel is reacting in disbelief after Washington and Tehran inked an agreement meant to end the war. The initial deal re-opens the Strait of Hormuz - but only starts a 60-day negotiating clock to address Iran's nuclear program. Israelis across the political spectrum have called the deal a disaster - while the Prime Minister has yet to comment.

Iran survives attacks, brings US to its knees - Israeli media According to the report, for a long time, Israel has not seen such a consensus in society, between the leftist and far-right forces, that the US-Iran deal is a "strategic defeat" for Israel and a "failure" for the United States and moderate Sunni states in the region

Iran’s ‘unity of theatres’ strategy exposes US-Israel rift The rapid escalation in hostilities between Iran and the US-Israel alliance since Sunday is being driven by Tehran’s growing confidence that it can arise like a mythical phoenix from the ashes of war, strategically stronger than ever in the Middle East. To achieve this objective, Tehran has enacted a tactical shift in its “unity of the theatres” strategy involving its Axis of Resistance allies in Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq: Israeli and US attempts to decapitate one head of this hydra-like monster,...

Newly revealed details of the secretive US-Iran MOU lay out that it would extend the cease-fire to Lebanon, allow Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz, temporarily waive Iranian oil sanctions, and establish a pathway toward a comprehensive peace agreement, Israel’s Channel 12 reported Tuesday.

Pro-Israel hawks in US criticise Iran MoU but avoid clashing with Trump Analysts warn that pro-Israel groups and politicians in Washington will likely push to derail diplomacy with Tehran.

Israel vows to stay in south Lebanon; if Iran strikes, we’ll hit it ‘with full force’ <p>Government ministers slam deal between US and Iran to end war, say Israel not bound by terms of the agreement; opposition accuses Netanyahu of failing the Israeli public </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-vows-to-stay-in-south-lebanon-if-iran-strikes-well-hit-it-with-full-force/">Israel vows to stay in south Lebanon; if Iran strikes, we’ll hit it ‘with full force&#8217;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/06/AFP__20260615__B73V2WE__v4__HighRes__LebanonIsraelIranUsWar-1024x640.jpg" title="Israel vows to stay in south Lebanon; if Iran strikes, we’ll hit it ‘with full force&#8217;" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

Israel is unlikely to put a stamp of approval on any deal that leaves threats posed by Hezbollah and Iran intact. Ideally, there would be a non-aggression treaty between Iran and Israel. It`s not obtainable because it exceeds the Trump Administration`s diplomatic skills.

What if the biggest loser in the Israel–US war on Iran isn’t Iran? Despite sanctions, bombings and isolation, Iran remains standing. Its influence stretches from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, its alliances endure, and its ties to BRICS continue to deepen. #Iran #MiddleEast #MultipolarWorld

You cannot promise Iran a quiet on a front you don’t command. Which means this “deal” is built to either collapse — or drag the US into honoring a ceasefire by leaning on Israel, which detonates the entire MAGA-Israel alliance.

Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu Israelis from across the political spectrum reacted angrily Monday to the news of an initial deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

US-Iran agreement leaves Israelis 'in profound state of shock' Israeli leaders are privately fuming about the US-Iran deal, seeing the initial agreement as a form of capitulation. This comes as a final blow to the increasingly fraying relationship between Netanyahu and Trump, previously thought thought to be iron-clad. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.

If iran wants peace with israel, it needs to drop its official policy that israel & all those who stand for a palestinian state must be eridicated & have a peace treaty with israel Iran just wants to be able to continue it terrorism while forcing others to stand aside

Israel will keep bombing Lebanon, because is they only way they can derailed Trump's corrupted deal with Iran that will give Iran $325 B dollars, and will lift all sanctions, The deal is horrible for the US and for Israel and Israel knows it, so expect Netanyahu to keep derailing any deal.

Israel's dead end: Shrinking range of options against Iran The cease-fire agreement reached between Washington and Tehran following the war that erupted on Feb. 28 has left Israel in an increasingly uncomfortable position. While debates ov...

Iran top negotiator threatens to defeat US blockade on Iran Tehran will turn the naval blockade established by the United States into another defeat for the “enemy,” Iran&apos;s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a message posted on his Telegram channel on Monday.“We are not going to either just fight or just negotiate; rather, we are going to fight at our own time and negotiate at our own time,” Ghalibaf said.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“Our goal is the end of the war and stable security and we have no trust toward the opposing party.”Read more:Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes on each other for nowTrump calls Netanyahu after Israel-Iran clashesPakistan PM Sharif says ‘final objective’ in US-Iran talks about to be achieved

Iran doesn’t see a loophole. It sees the United States cutting a deal it cannot enforce on its own client. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi put it as plainly as it can be put: the U.S. must choose, “ceasefire or continued war via Israel. It cannot have both.”

Israel's status as a major non-NATO ally and a co-belligerent in the Iran war that is bound by, but not signed to, a ceasefire treaty ending it is producing a unique situation in which a foreign nation effectively has veto power over U.S. foreign policy. 🧵

Why Israel could still derail the Iran-US deal Trump called it a historic deal. But with nuclear talks and Israel all unresolved, what did either side actually win?

388/ Netanyahu is putting enormous pressure on US-Iran deal. To maintain their ceasefire and not plunge the world economy into chaos again: Will US break with Israel over Lebanon? or Will Iran break with Hezbollah?

Putting on display the maximalist claims of the Israeli government and US impotence in restraining them in front of Gulf Arab countries drives home their vulnerability. Even if Iran doesn't get the full deal with the US, it undermines the alliance of bases needed for US power projection.

...under threat. "The initial US-Iran deal aimed at ending the war may be under threat already, with Israel and Hezbollah exchanging fire in Lebanon - though the US says a ceasefire has now been agreed there."

If iran wants israel to do something, then iran can obtain a peace treaty with israel and drop its official govt policy of israel must be eridicated Otherwise iran can fuck off in respect to demands of israel

Iran Seeks to Drive a Wedge Between the U.S. and Israel https://www.byteseu.com/2128131/ Senior Israeli officials say Iran encouraged Hizbullah to violate the ceasefire to provoke an Israeli response and make it seem as if Jerusalem is deliberately sabotaging the U.S.-Iran memorandum, aiming to …

Memorandum obliges US to avoid interference in Tehran’s affairs — top Iranian diplomat Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that an end to Israel’s aggression against Lebanon will also be an integral part of the deal

Where does Iran deal leave US-Israel relationship as they reach ‘a fork in the road’? <p>Prime minister faces prospect of going it alone against Iran as strategic interests of US and Israel are diverging</p><p>It took more than a day after news of Donald Trump’s deal with Iran went public for Benjamin Netanyahu to speak out.</p><p>When he <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/15/israel-territory-lebanon-defence-minister-israel-katz">finally appeared</a> at a press conference on Monday evening, the Israeli prime minister skirted a cornerstone of his past public appearances: his excellent relationship with the US president.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/us-iran-deal-israel-relationship">Continue reading...</a>

The current "deal" looks suspiciously too-good-to-be-true for Iran. Israel will never accept it, nor US Zionists, nor "World Island" strategists. So I bet it's a ploy for time to reload, let Israel sabotage it, or negotiations break down, then return to sanctions & more covert action, if not war.

Can US-Iran peace ‘deal’ survive Israeli bombing of Lebanon? Israel is blowing up buildings in Lebanon - and chances of a lasting deal to secure peace in the region.

Israel will do everything to undermine peace between the US and Iran. Literally every nation on earth would benefit from peace in the Middle East. To achieve this they should rein in Israel. Put sanctions on them. If not for the people of Lebanon, they could do it out of economical self interest.

That in of its self will be a strategic defeat for the US and leave Iran the wholescale power in the region. Iran will keep making more Maximalist demands such as full sanctions relief, full recognition of Iran's sovereign right to charge tolls on the strait, etc. Then there is Israel...

‘Destruction is the goal’: Israel steers between the US, Iran, and Lebanon Netanyahu faces political backlash and US criticism as Israeli attacks on Lebanon defy Iran peace agreement.

Israel seeks to derail signing of agreement between Iran, US — top Iranian diplomat Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi added that he would provide the details later

From the sounds of it, Israel at least certainly doesn't want to agree to any peace treaty between the US and Iran because they want to keep bombing Lebanon and Gaza like it'll actually somehow do them any good.

Could Israel sabotage US-Iran deal? As the US and Iran move closer to a peace deal, Israel vows to keep striking what it calls regional and nuclear threats.

Israel and the U.S. are both losers in the Iran war, but this would make Israel an even bigger loser. Netanyahu got the dumbest President ever to fight a war that many saw the outcome of before the first bomb fell. Vance’s threat is the latest sign US could be breaking with Israel flip.it/mqyVqM

This is A+ Consider that Iran benefits from a riff betw US and Israel. Iran wants US to pressure Israel to stop attacking Hezbollah—thus the MOU—or Iran won’t negotiate. I doubt they will stop attacking each other. Trump is clueless. Meanwhile Iran gains sanctions relieve—and strength.

“Iran gets $300B dollars, sanctions relief, and tacit permission to keep its nuclear program” is a no-joke existential threat to Israel and everyone who lives there. Iran isn’t going to get terms this good so long as it expects Israel to submit to them—it can only hope to break US-Israel relations.

Remains unresolved: Iran’s nuclear program. US sanctions. Israel’s position — Iran demands Lebanon to be included in the deal, Israel says the deal doesn’t apply to it and they won’t withdraw from any regions — this is where ANY deal would fail before this is resolved In short: nothing changed

#IranWar, 25 May 2026 Could #israel sabotage US-Iran deal? As the US & Iran move closer to a peace deal, israel says it reserves the right to keep attacking regional ‘threats’, including in #Lebanon, despite any US‑brokered ceasefire #NetanyahuWarCriminal #Boycottisrael #TrumpWarCriminal #BoycottUSA

What Israeli leaders are saying about US-Iran ‘peace deal’ Israel’s political leaders, including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have reacted to the US-Iran agreement.

Iran’s top envoy says peace deal with the US dependent on Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon <p>Abbas Araghchi says ‘war has not fully come to an end’ without Israeli forces leaving territories occupied during present conflict</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/16/iran-us-deal-trump-vance-strait-hormuz-israel-lebanon-middle-east-latest-news-updates">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p></p><p>Iran’s top diplomat has said a peace deal with the US would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, as concern grows that Israel could undermine diplomatic efforts to finally end the Middle East war, with Donald Trump even criticising his ally and war partner as irresponsible.</p><p>“Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the war has not fully come to an end,” said the Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/irans-top-envoy-says-peace-deal-with-the-us-dependent-on-israels-withdrawal-from-lebanon">Continue reading...</a>

Iran says Israeli occupation in Lebanon would breach US deal Iran says any continued Israeli occupation in Lebanon would be a breach of the Memorandum of Understanding with the US.

How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights Israel has been sidelined in the agreement between the U.S. and Iran. It could spoil peace negotiations. And, it's been a thrilling start to the World Cup.

383/ Iran closing Hormuz over Lebanon! Bibi Netanyahu's relentless attacks on Lebanon have achieved its purpose. He is the main obstacle to Peace in the Middle East. Will the US embargo arms to Israel or risk the collapse of the Iran deal and a restart of the war? www.cnn.com/2026/06/20/w...

Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw ... Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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 — a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement, leading to the resumption of all-out war. The deal, which is between the U.S. and Iran, has not been made public, and officials have sometimes offered contradictory interpretations of what is in it. While Israel is not party to the agreement, it is part of the war: It joined the U.S. in launching strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, and has since fought the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon and seized large swaths of that country. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel’s continued occupation of southern Lebanon would violate the deal. “Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the war has not fully come to an end,” Araghchi said. A U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss outlines of the agreement, has said the deal…

'Will not compromise': Why Israel is against the peace deal between US and Iran With the memorandum of understanding set to be signed on Friday in Switzerland, several Israeli leaders have spoken out against the deal.

Israel loses influence over US on Iran deal — news portal AL-Monitor reported that the current draft agreements between the US and Iran do not align with Israel’s interests

Iran peace deal signed, but Israel still unwilling to pull troops out of Lebanon Israel is reportedly holding negotiations with the US as it seeks to continue placing its troops in southern Lebanon, two Israeli officials said.

Iran warns of reciprocal measures if US fails to 'deliver its ... After Iran and the US reached an initial agreement to end the conflict and extend the fragile ceasefire, Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday said Washington has to deliver on its commitments made under the deal, and failure to do so will lead to consequences from the Islamic Republic. The details of the deal have not been released till now, but reports have suggested that it may not be implemented till its signed, which the mediator Pakistan, said would happen in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday. Calling Lebanon an integral part of the agreement, Iranian spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the draft memorandum mentions Lebanon thrice as it calls for an end to war on all fronts. “Respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon is part of the interim agreement with the US,” Baghaei said during a press briefing,Reutersreported. Issuing fresh warning to America, Iranian spokesperson said the “United States is obliged deliver its commitments under the agreement, and failure to do so will lead to reciprocal measures from Tehran.” After US PresidentDonald Trumpannounced that the deal with Iran…

US wants Iran to get Hezbollah stop attacking Israel — diplomat The US side insists that "if Iran doesn't get Hezbollah under control to stop attacking Israel, that will be a violation" of agreements between Washington and Tehran, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz said

Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to ... - WDTV Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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 — a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement, leading to the resumption of all-out war. The deal, which is between the U.S. and Iran, has not been made public, and officials have sometimes offered contradictory interpretations of what is in it. While Israel is not party to the agreement, it is part of the war: It joined the U.S. in launching strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, and has since fought the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon and seized large swaths of that country. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel’s continued occupation of southern Lebanon would violate the deal. “Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the war has not fully come to an end,” Araghchi said. A U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss outlines of the agreement, has said the …

The peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran is on extremely shaky ground, and Israel’s refusal to halt its military campaign in Lebanon—a key demand by Iran to finalize the treaty—has actively jeopardized the deal.

Iran ‘determined to defend’ itself against US, Israel: UN envoy Iran's UN envoy reiterates the country’s resolve to defend itself against the United States and the Israeli regime amid escalating attacks and threats by the aggressors against the Islamic Republic.

Israel 'has had its hands forced' by US-Iran deal The US and Iran said they have agreed terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Though the text was not yet published, its apparent call for hostilities to cease more broadly could be tricky for Israel, which was not part of the negotiations and has been waging war in Lebanon against the Iran-aligned Hezbollah group. France 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

Iran can get a deal that strengthens it and fucks up Israel but it can't get a deal that prevents a protracted war with Israel. And the longer this goes on without a negotiated settlement w/ everyone other than Israel, the larger the risk of an infrastructure war that wipes out all their leverage.

🤯 🤯 🤯 🤡 👻 🤖 Israel will not allow the United States to make a "bad agreement" with Iran, according to Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The U.S. and Iran have engaged in diplomatic talks and are considering a ceasefire and regional de-escalation plan.

NEW: The emerging US-Iran deal covers Lebanon, per American+Iranian officials But it's still the biggest vulnerability in the agreement — testing if Trump can restrain Israel, defy backlash from Bibi & co (including domestically) + meaningfully de-escalate regionally www.notus.org/foreign-poli...