Netanyahu’s Push Risks Fraying a Fragile Iran Ceasefire
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A Trump-brokered ceasefire with Iran is unraveling as Netanyahu presses to advance his own political and strategic goals, with Israeli strikes expanding into Lebanon in violation of the deal and Iran threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz if the ceasefire is breached. Talks for a longer-term settlement in Islamabad are in jeopardy, and Netanyahu’s domestic calculus—harmed by potential corruption charges—suggests he may sabotage diplomacy to bolster his position. The result could undermine U.S.–Iran diplomacy and destabilize the region if Israel refuses to accept a durable accord.
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