Iran cautious after Beirut strike as Trump eyes imminent deal

Negotiations between the United States and Iran are at a critical juncture, with an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut threatening to disrupt the delicate balance established in recent days. Despite the renewed tensions in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump remains optimistic about the talks, suggesting a deal with Tehran could be finalized within hours, potentially via electronic signature.

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The pillars of resistance will not collapse as long as they remain united.

According to Israeli Channel 12, Trump telephoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to inform him that negotiations were in an advanced stage and an agreement between Washington and Tehran was imminent. Netanyahu reportedly interrupted a cabinet meeting to speak with the U.S. president and receive updates. Communication also occurred between Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and his U.S. counterpart, Pete Hegseth.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is seeking an urgent meeting with Trump after the G7 Summit in France to coordinate a common stance on regional developments, according to CNN. This comes as Tehran has escalated its rhetoric following the Beirut strike, expressing significant caution and rejecting pressure for an immediate deal completion.

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The attack on Dahieh demonstrated either the weakness or lack of willingness of the U.S. to honor its commitments in the talks.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's chief negotiator, sent a clear message after the Israeli raid on Beirut, asserting that the "pillars of resistance" would not collapse as long as unity prevailed. He praised the role of Lebanese forces and Iranian diplomacy in safeguarding the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity against Israeli actions. Ghalibaf had previously hinted at Washington's weakness or lack of willingness to uphold its commitments in the talks, suggesting Israel's attack on Beirut demonstrated this.

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The operation was carried out in response to Hezbollah attacks on Israeli areas.

The crisis was triggered by an Israeli operation in Dahieh, Hezbollah's stronghold in southern Beirut. In a joint statement, Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz stated the operation was a response to Hezbollah attacks on Israeli areas. According to Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, the raid killed Ali Moussa Dakdouk, a senior Hezbollah official allegedly involved in a 2007 attack on U.S. forces and a key figure in the organization's military planning.

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Ali Moussa Dakdouk, a senior Hezbollah official involved in a 2007 attack on U.S. forces, was killed during the raid.