Lebanese president says Iran using his country as ‘bargaining chip’ in talks with US

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Lebanese President Michel Aoun stated that Iran is using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States, questioning the prolonged conflict since 1948. Meanwhile, the Lebanese parliament speaker backed a mutual withdrawal of Hezbollah and the IDF from southern Lebanon, as Israeli Chief of Staff Zamir reportedly advised ministers to pursue a ceasefire now.

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Aoun asks, 'Aren't you fed up with war since 1948?'; Beirut parliament speaker backs pullout of both ally Hezbollah and IDF from south Lebanon; IDF chief Zamir reportedly tells ministers: Better a Lebanon ceasefire now, than in a month under same terms.

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