A Hezbollah lawmaker has said that Iran is pressuring the United States to include Lebanon in ceasefire negotiations linked to broader regional conflict discussions. Ibrahim Moussawi made the comments in an interview with Reuters, describing what he said were Iranian efforts to broaden the scope of a potential ceasefire agreement.
Moussawi stated that Iran is using its influence over maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz as a form of economic leverage in negotiations. He said this pressure is aimed at encouraging the United States to include Lebanon in any ceasefire arrangement linked to ongoing regional hostilities involving Israel and Hezbollah.
According to Moussawi, Iran has been engaging with multiple regional and international actors to advance this objective. He suggested that Tehran views the inclusion of Lebanon as part of a wider diplomatic strategy tied to broader security and political conditions in the Middle East.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for oil and gas, has been a focal point of tension amid the wider conflict involving Iran and Western-aligned forces. Disruptions in the area have raised concerns about global energy supplies and maritime security.
Moussawi did not confirm whether Hezbollah would agree to or comply with any potential ceasefire arrangement. His comments come as diplomatic efforts continue to address escalating violence in Lebanon and surrounding regions, where clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have intensified in recent months.
Neither Iranian nor U.S. officials immediately responded to the claims. The situation remains part of broader, complex negotiations involving multiple regional actors, with no confirmed ceasefire agreement currently in place.
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