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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Leaked US-Iran Draft Agreement Excludes Israel Despite Lebanon Ceasefire Provisions

Jun 16, 2026 02:55 PM CT Washington D.C., United States diplomacy,us-iran,lebanon,ceasefire,sanctions,geopolitics

Summary

A reported draft of a US-Iran deal focuses on ending the Lebanon conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz but notably omits any mention of Israel. This exclusion suggests a potential diplomatic rift between Washington and Jerusalem regarding the resolution of regional hostilities, raising concerns about Israel's security guarantees in any future agreement.

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The reported draft focuses primarily on the end of the ongoing conflict, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of all funds currently sanctioned by the US.

Sources (1)

T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Reportedly engaged in drafting a deal with Iran that addresses the Lebanon war and sanctions but excludes Israel from the text.

Iran NEUTRAL

Reportedly part of a draft agreement focusing on ending the Lebanon conflict and lifting sanctions.

Israel NEUTRAL

Not mentioned in the reported draft deal, despite the agreement covering the end of the Lebanon war.

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