Lebanon runs the risk of becoming a forever front in the Iran-Israel conflict (opens original article in a new tab)

Lebanon faces escalating conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, with US-Iran peace framework not resolving the Lebanese front, as Israel's military operations and Iran's strategic interests deepen the crisis.

• US and Iran agree on peace framework including Strait of Hormuz reopening
• Hezbollah and Israel exchanges of fire delayed US-Iran MOU and increased risk of direct confrontation
• Israel's military operations in Lebanon include re-occupation of southern territory and targeting Shiite communities