Middle East crisis live: Iran says ceasefire must include Lebanon amid strait of Hormuz impasse - The Guardian
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Iran states any Middle East ceasefire must include Lebanon amid an impasse over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran stated that any ceasefire agreement in the Middle East crisis must extend to Lebanon. This declaration comes amidst an ongoing impasse concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's condition links a broader regional de-escalation to the situation in Lebanon, indicating its strategic priorities. The demand suggests that Iran views the Lebanese front as integral to any comprehensive resolution in the current Middle East crisis.
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