Lebanon Emerges as the Ultimate Test of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum

The New Test of US-Iran Diplomacy

The 14-point Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran deserves cautious support, not celebration. Its most important promise is immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. That is a serious achievement if it holds. The reported US-Iran text also commits both sides to avoid threats or use […] The post The New Test of US-Iran Diplomacy appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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Lebanon emerges as the ultimate test of the U.S.-Iran memorandum

he U.S.-Iran “Islamabad Memorandum” opens a 60-day path toward peace, but Israel’s stance in Lebanon threatens the fragile agreement.

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