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Iran Halts Militia Attacks to Protect Nuclear Talks

4/11/2025

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Khamenei Halts Attacks

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has granted Iraqi militias a temporary halt on attacks against U.S. forces, a calculated move to safeguard Tehran's influence amid nuclear negotiations. This maneuver illustrates a complex strategy, as Iran projects a facade of openness to disarmament discussions while still tightly managing its regional proxies, including Hezbollah.

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Hezbollah's Disarmament Debate

Lebanon's government has tied Hezbollah's disarmament to Israel's withdrawal from occupied lands and the repatriation of Lebanese prisoners. In response, Hezbollah shows willingness to discuss its arms, but only if Israel takes action. U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus stresses the critical need to address this arms issue, linking it to Lebanon's sovereignty and international aid.

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Khamenei Halts Attacks

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has granted Iraqi militias a temporary halt on attacks against U.S. forces, a calculated move to safeguard Tehran's influence amid nuclear negotiations. This maneuver illustrates a complex strategy, as Iran projects a facade of openness to disarmament discussions while still tightly managing its regional proxies, including Hezbollah.

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