US-Iran deal leaves the future of Lebanon uncertain – and subject to Israel playing the spoiler

President Donald Trump has talked of a potential role for Syrian forces in fighting Hezbollah – a move that would raise alarm in Lebanon.

By: Mireille Rebeiz, Dickinson College, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: June 18, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Mireille Rebeiz, Dickinson College

The United States and Iran inked a long-awaited provisional ceasefire deal on June 17, 2026. After months of uncertainty, the people of the Gulf region can, potentially, breathe a sigh of relief, and global markets look set to be boosted by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

What about those who have endured the war’s spillover in Lebanon? After all, the memorandum of understanding signed is not just …

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