Hezbollah stated Tuesday that Iran will likely refuse to finalize a nuclear agreement with the United States unless Israel fully withdraws its forces from Lebanon. This assertion followed comments from Iran’s chief diplomat, who indicated continued Israeli military presence in Lebanon would violate the existing U.S.-Iran understanding. The current Israeli occupation covers territory seized during a three-month military operation launched in March, responding to Hezbollah’s attacks in support of Tehran. The conflict began after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel. This development introduces a new conditional element to the already complex nuclear negotiations. Hezbollah’s statement suggests Iran is using the issue of Israeli presence in Lebanon as a bargaining chip in the wider nuclear talks. The situation highlights the interconnectedness of regional conflicts and international diplomacy.