Lebanon Expels Iran’s Ambassador, Pakistan Offers Peace Talks, and US Eyes New Iranian Partner

Lebanon has ordered the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador, marking a significant diplomatic shift amidst regional tensions involving Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Pakistan has offered to facilitate negotiations between the U.S. and Iran regarding a 15-point proposal for nuclear and regional de-escalation. The Trump administration is also reportedly exploring Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf as a potential diplomatic interlocutor for future deal-making.