Lebanon moves away from Iranian influence with US-brokered Israel deal

Lebanon is charting a new course, moving away from Iranian hegemony for the first time since 1984 with a framework agreement signed with Israel, brokered by the United States. This pivotal moment signifies the Beirut government emerging from the strong influence of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, potentially allowing Lebanon to become the master of its own destiny.

The agreement is seen as a crucial step to escape what the article describes as the "hell into which Hezbollah led" Lebanon, benefiting Iran and negatively impacting the region through drug trafficking and hostile actions. The United States and GCC countries are reportedly unwilling to accept the resurgence of the Iranian regime or the destabilization of Arab national security.

Despite attempts by Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to frame the agreement as divisive, the article posits that his opposition stems from the deal undermining his influence through Hezbollah and Iran. The author suggests that the peace process has begun, and neither Lebanese nor Iranian voices will halt it, especially given the ongoing actions of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

The deployment of the Lebanese army in areas from which Israel is withdrawing is seen as a significant development impacting Hezbollah and Iran's calculations. The article urges the Lebanese people to handle these new developments wisely and beware of Hezbollah's potential threats of a return to civil war, warning that such actions would ultimately harm Hezbollah itself.