Lebanon becomes flashpoint as Iran presses US to choose war or ceasefire

Lebanon has emerged as a flashpoint in the bid to end Iran-linked hostilities, as Iran’s officials accuse the US and Israel of violations and demand that Lebanon be included in a two-week ceasefire deal, while Washington and Jerusalem say Lebanon was never part of the agreement. The dispute threatens the fragile truce as Israel widens strikes on Hezbollah and Iran signals possible costs for breaches, with regional actors like Pakistan weighing in and concerns mounting over civilian casualties and displacement amid broader tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.