Lebanese anti-Hezbollah figure slams Trump-Iran deal as a "stupid own goal"
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First reported by N12 · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
A Lebanese political figure opposed to Hezbollah condemned the US-Iran deal as a “stupid own goal” that strengthens Hezbollah and weakens Lebanon. He spoke as Israel and Lebanon held direct talks in Washington, where Lebanon is demanding a partial Israeli withdrawal, a lasting ceasefire, and a fixed border. Israel is expected to propose a limited withdrawal pilot in southern Lebanon under American supervision.
- 01A Lebanese anti-Hezbollah figure called the US-Iran deal a "stupid own goal".
- 02Israel and Lebanon resumed direct talks in Washington on Tuesday.
- 03Lebanon is seeking a partial withdrawal, a ceasefire, and a fixed border.
- 04Israel may propose a pilot withdrawal in southern Lebanon under American supervision.
- 05Opponents of Hezbollah see the pilot as a test of the Lebanese Army.
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