Israeli military operations in Lebanon are creating a major obstacle for U.S. diplomacy with Iran, according to Middle East policy analyst Trita Parsi. He describes these operations as the greatest vulnerability to ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations. The tension puts the Trump administration in a difficult position: it must maintain its diplomatic track with Tehran while managing the Israeli government's military priorities in the region. Analysts say the administration faces a delicate balancing act—stabilizing the Lebanon situation without derailing the broader Iran talks. It's a test of Trump's ability to manage competing interests among key regional players.

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