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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Hezbollah MP Claims Lebanon Included in US-Iran Understanding

Jun 12, 2026 07:10 PM CT Beirut, Lebanon hezbollah,iran,united-states,diplomacy,proxy-warfare,lebanon

Summary

A Hezbollah MP stated that Iran informed the group that Lebanon is part of a reported memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. This claim suggests potential diplomatic backchannel negotiations involving proxy forces, though the existence and specifics of such an agreement remain unverified by other sources.

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Hezbollah MP says Lebanon included in reported US-Iran understanding Hussein Hajj Hassan, a member of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, said Iran had “clearly” informed the group that Lebanon was included in a reported memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, Al Jazeera Arabic rep...

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Actor Responses

Hezbollah NEUTRAL

MP Hussein Hajj Hassan claimed Iran informed the group that Lebanon is included in a US-Iran understanding.

Iran NEUTRAL

Reported to have informed Hezbollah about the inclusion of Lebanon in a US-Iran memorandum.

United States NEUTRAL

Reported to be a party to a memorandum of understanding with Iran that allegedly includes Lebanon.

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