Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon

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A tentative US-Iran agreement raised hopes for stability in Lebanon, with Pakistan claiming the deal explicitly includes the war-torn country. Yet Lebanon's recent history offers little reason for optimism: multiple ceasefires have collapsed within days, and Hezbollah's entrenchment in the country complicates any diplomatic resolution. The uncertainty reflects a broader pattern in which international agreements struggle to translate into lasting peace when local actors have little incentive to comply.