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Iran May Be Using Lebanon to Pressure Washington and Jerusalem, Analyst Says
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By אדם מיכלשווילי
First reported by Ynet · Jun 17, 2026
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Yoni Ben Menmen said Iran may be leveraging the Lebanon front to pressure the United States and Israel after a planned Switzerland signing was delayed. He linked the move to overnight Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and to Iranian expectations that a Lebanon ceasefire is part of the broader understandings with Washington.
- 01Ben Menmen said the Switzerland delay may hide a broader diplomatic move.
- 02He said Iran may be using Lebanon to increase pressure on Washington and Jerusalem.
- 03Both the Iranian delegation and J.D. Vance canceled their trips to Switzerland.
- 04He linked the timing to overnight Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
- 05Iran reportedly sees the Lebanon ceasefire as part of its understandings with the U.S.
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