The United States is advancing a plan to establish weapon-free zones in Lebanon, according to a report. The proposal follows earlier talks on a so-called 'pilot zones' gradual demilitarization, as reported by Asharq Al-Awsat.
The report, originating from Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat via a broadened lead, indicates Washington is advancing a 'weapon-free zones' plan for Lebanon. This follows an earlier report from the same outlet yesterday (Sunday at 09:34 Jerusalem) about preparations for talks on 'pilot zones' gradual demilitarization.
The plan appears to be a more concrete iteration of the 'pilot zones' concept, though specific geographic boundaries or timelines have not been disclosed. The development comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity surrounding the Lebanon front, including U.S.-Iran negotiations that have reportedly included clauses on Lebanon ceasefire terms and Israeli freedom of action.
No official Israeli, American, or Lebanese confirmation of the plan's full details has been released. The single-source nature of the report means details remain unverified.
2 developments
- DevelopingReport: US-Iran deal includes clause allowing Israel freedom to operate in Lebanon
- DevelopingReport: US-Iran Ceasefire Terms Expand to Lebanon; Bou Saab Details Plan for Hezbollah Disarmament
- DevelopingReport: emerging US-Iran deal includes immediate Lebanon ceasefire
- DevelopingReport: US trying to persuade Iran with offer tying withdrawal to de-escalation
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