Lebanon's lose-lose: Is there another way out of conflict?

Jun 23, 2026, 06:26 PM en source ↗
Israel-Lebanon ConflictLebanon ConflictUS-Iran Nuclear Diplomacy

Summary

Lebanon finds itself caught between Israeli and Iranian spheres of influence following the new US-Iran peace deal. The country, wanting alignment with neither, is exploring whether a neutral third path exists — potentially with Gulf Arab and European backing.

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The new US-Iran peace deal seems to be forcing Lebanon to choose between Israel's sphere of influence or Iran's. It wants neither. But could there be a better alternative, achieved with the help of regional diplomacy?

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