As mediators race to finalize a tentative agreement between Iran and the United States, internal divisions in Tehran reveal the deal's precarious standing. According to Al Jazeera English, some Iranian officials welcome negotiations, while others actively resist the terms. Complicating matters: Israel has launched fresh military strikes on Beirut, apparently designed to test and sabotage the emerging accord — a reminder that regional actors remain determined to shape the outcome of these high-stakes negotiations.

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