Iran says Israel must pull troops out of Lebanon under deal with U.S.
Summary
Iran's foreign minister said any Israeli troops staying in southern Lebanon or attacks there would break a new agreement between Iran and the U.S. Israel disagrees, stating that President Trump's deal does not limit their military actions in Lebanon. The agreement is to be officially signed soon, which will lead to more talks on Iran's nuclear program and related issues.Key Facts
- Iran claims Israeli forces must leave southern Lebanon under a U.S.-Iran agreement.
- Iran considers Israel and Hezbollah as parties to this agreement alongside the U.S. and Iran.
- Iran says any Israeli attack or occupation in Lebanon would violate the deal.
- Israel says its troops will stay in southern Lebanon, rejecting that the agreement limits their actions.
- A memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran will be signed in Switzerland soon.
- The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, which President Trump said will fully reopen Friday.
- Iran mentioned a "mechanism" in the agreement that would respond if Israel violates its terms, but details are unclear.
- Neither the full agreement text nor detailed terms have been publicly released.
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