Published Jul 2, 2026, 6:44 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source

Trump-backed ceasefire in Lebanon, key to Iran peace deal, risks new civil war

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Trump-backed ceasefire in Lebanon, key to Iran peace deal, risks new civil war

To reach a more durable peace agreement with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump needs Israel to uphold the terms of a deal with Lebanon that Hezbollah says it will block by "any means necessary."