Khamenei has said that any peace arrangement between Iran and the United States depends on Israel ending its attacks on Lebanon. The statement, posted on X, places the Lebanon front at the center of any broader discussion about easing tensions between Tehran and Washington.
The intervention came as reports suggested there may be a halt to attacks and as diplomacy between the US and Iran appeared to be gaining momentum again. By tying a possible deal to events in Lebanon, Khamenei signaled that regional security issues remain closely connected to any talks involving Iran and the US.
The remarks also highlight how the conflict involving Israel and Lebanon can influence wider negotiations across the Middle East. Rather than treating US-Iran relations as a separate track, Khamenei framed them as part of a larger regional equation.
That position adds another layer of complexity to already fragile diplomacy. Even with signs of a pause in attacks and renewed contact between Washington and Tehran, Khamenei's message suggests that progress will be difficult unless the violence in Lebanon is addressed.
