Foreign Affairs

U.S. Envoy Pushes Ceasefire and Hezbollah Disarmament Amid Lebanon’s Fragile Stability

By National Security Desk | August 18, 2025

The U.S. demands Hezbollah’s disarmament in Lebanon as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel, confronting entrenched militant defiance and regional instability that threatens American interests.

The persistent turmoil in Lebanon once again places Washington at the center of a high-stakes negotiation, where national sovereignty clashes with the realities of militant entrenchment. U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack recently announced efforts to secure a long-term ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, contingent on Beirut endorsing a U.S.-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah — an Iran-backed militia whose armed presence undermines both Lebanese sovereignty and regional security.Why Does Hezbollah’s Disarmament Matter for America?This is more than just another diplomatic gambit; it strikes at the heart of America’s strategic imperative to curb Iranian influence and restore stability in the Middle East....

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