Middle East: Tehran's anger at Israel, talks in Lucerne canceled

Iran has accused Israel of bombing southern Lebanon, an action that has derailed planned peace negotiations in Switzerland. Tehran asserts that Israel's actions, including bombing the south of the country and refusing to demobilize, have jeopardized a 14-point agreement previously signed with Washington.

These Israeli raids are cited as the reason for the postponement of talks at the Bürgenstock hotel, which have been pushed back indefinitely. Iran holds the United States "directly responsible" for the violations of the memorandum, casting a shadow over the planned 60 days of negotiations.

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We have restrained Hezbollah; the United States must restrain Israel, and until they do, we will not appear.

According to diplomatic sources cited by the Financial Times, Iran has maintained a firm stance: "no Lebanon, no deal." The country believes it can leverage the situation to gain concessions from Washington. The message from Iran is clear: "We have restrained Hezbollah; the United States must restrain Israel, and until they do, we will not appear."

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I asked Israel to accept the ceasefire with Hezbollah.

The rescheduling of the talks remains uncertain, with potential plans for Monday dependent on the situation in Lebanon. A ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel was reportedly declared, with the U.S. acting as guarantor. Donald Trump stated he had asked Israel to accept the ceasefire, assuring that the U.S. could prevent further attacks on Lebanon.

Intelligence agencies have warned the Trump administration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may take steps to obstruct a lasting peace agreement, potentially aiming to continue operations against Hezbollah. The relationship between Israel and the U.S. is under scrutiny due to the significant regional repercussions.

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The war is the only thing that keeps them alive.