Trump’s Iran Deal Could Become Hezbollah’s Shield | Opinion

Earlier this month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iran was attempting to “mix” everything together by linking Lebanon, maritime security, and negotiations with Washington into a single diplomatic package. Recent statements from Tehran suggest that this is precisely what is happening. As the U.S. moves toward a new agreement with Iran, senior Iranian officials have publicly linked the future of the deal to developments in Lebanon, including Israeli military operations against Hezbollah. In doing so, Tehran is revealing a deeper strategic objective that extends well beyond sanctions relief or freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. For…