U.S.-Iran Deal Eases Tensions in Lebanon but Israel Maintains Presence

After the U.S.-Iran deal announcement, fighting in southern Lebanon subsided. Displaced people were cautioned not to return yet, as Israel maintains its military presence. The deal suggests an end to military operations, but regional stability remains uncertain. Israeli Defense Minister insists on remaining in Lebanese security zones.

Fighting in southern Lebanon eased on Monday following a U.S.-Iran agreement that aimed to pacify the broader conflict. However, local leaders have advised displaced persons not to hurry back, as Israel shows no sign of withdrawing troops.

The conflict's harshest effects have been felt in Lebanon, with nearly 3,800 fatalities and over a million displaced by Israeli strikes targeting the Iran-backed Hezbollah. An agreement, brokered by Pakistan, demanded the immediate cessation of military actions, bringing serenity to southern Lebanon, multiple sources report.

Notwithstanding the agreement, Israel's military presence persists, and its defense chief asserts the necessity of this stance due to the Iranian threat. President Aoun and Parliament Speaker Berri have cautiously embraced the accord, while emphasizing Lebanon's vital stability.