The US and Gulf states reportedly clarified Thursday that negotiations over Lebanon are not a precondition for outcomes on other fronts, and called for the disarmament of non-state armed groups, according to Israeli media.
US and Gulf states have clarified that the ongoing diplomatic track concerning Lebanon is not a precondition for outcomes on other fronts, and that any settlement must include the disarmament of non-state armed organizations, according to a report on N12's diplomatic desk Thursday evening.
The statement appears to address concerns that the Lebanon track could be leveraged or linked to broader regional negotiations — a dynamic The Zioneer has previously reported on. Earlier this week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Lebanon file is separate from the Iran file. The new formulation from Washington and the Gulf states reinforces that separation while introducing a clear demand regarding Hezbollah's arsenal.
As of this report, no further details have been provided on the specific disarmament mechanism or timelines referenced in the discussions.
3 developments
- DevelopingGulf foreign ministers meet Rubio in Bahrain for reassurances on Iran deal
- StrongGulf foreign ministers demand Iran's missiles and proxies addressed for 'lasting' peace
- StrongSecretary of State Rubio discusses Iran deal and Strait of Hormuz with UAE leadership
- DevelopingRubio, Lebanese President Aoun discuss Hezbollah disarmament and ceasefire with Israel
Source and signal
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