Iran Demands Lebanon's Inclusion in Any Ceasefire Deal with US, Israel

• Iran has informed intermediaries that Lebanon must be part of any ceasefire agreement with the US and Israel, linking it to halting Israel's offensive against Hezbollah.
• Tehran is reviewing a US proposal to end the regional war, indicating it has not outright rejected it.
• Sources state Iran sought a deal to stop Israeli attacks on Hezbollah as early as mid-March.
• Hezbollah, founded by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, opened fire on Israel in solidarity with Tehran, leading to an Israeli campaign in Lebanon.
• Hezbollah received "Iranian guarantees" for its inclusion in any wider deal, prioritizing Lebanon's protection from Israeli violations.