Iran Presses U.S. to Curb Israeli Operations in Lebanon

Araqchi communicated this firm directive through individual discussions with his counterparts in Turkey, Iraq, and Egypt. The outreach, detailed via his personal Telegram channel, signals a coordinated diplomatic effort to pressure the U.S. into utilizing its influence over Israeli military policy. By framing the United States as the primary guarantor of the proposed peace framework, Iran seeks to shift the burden of compliance directly onto the Biden administration, effectively linking American policy to the continuation or cessation of the fighting.