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Iranian official says end of war includes end of Israel’s occupation of Lebanon, state TV reports

  • Iran says the U.S.-Iran memorandum to end the war also requires Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon, and that further Israeli attacks would violate the deal — a claim that spotlights an unpublished agreement.
  • The U.S. hasn’t confirmed Lebanon is part of the pact, and Israel — not a party to the agreement — says it will stay in a buffer zone “as long as necessary,” highlighting key disagreements.
  • The agreement, to be signed in Geneva Friday, reportedly would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and could free frozen Iranian funds, ease sanctions and create a $300 billion reconstruction fund — all tied to Iran meeting benchmarks.
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