TEHRAN — The stunning performance of Iran and its allies and marathon diplomatic sessions that produced the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding have forced a realignment of the Middle Eastern security architecture. For months, Washington and Tel Aviv operated under the delusion that Lebanon could be carved out and battered into submission without triggering a broader systemic collapse.
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Iran, Hezbollah dictate a new reality as southern Lebanese begin returning home
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Iran and its allies, including Hezbollah, are influencing the security situation in southern Lebanon, leading to a realignment of the Middle Eastern security architecture. The Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding has contributed to this shift, contrary to Washington and Tel Aviv's previous expectations. As a result, southern Lebanese are beginning to return home.