Israeli leaders refuse to support US-Iran peace deal, say they must be allowed to continue ‘dismantling’ Hezbollah

Published June 15, 2026 12:34pm ET | Updated June 15, 2026 12:34pm ET



President Donald Trump’s peace deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is in jeopardy before it can even take effect, as Israeli leaders signal no sense of obligation to end their war in Lebanon.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that “the memorandum of understanding to end the war between Iran and America is scheduled to be signed on Friday,” confirming Trump’s message Sunday that the long-awaited peace deal was imminent.

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