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Middle EastPublished: 21 June 2026 at 04:20

Former Israeli PM Olmert: Iran deal 'on the verge of collapse'

Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, the deal appears to be unraveling. Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Israel of continuing strikes in Lebanon.

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Just days after US President Donald Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, the deal appears to be on the verge of collapse. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite the agreement's provision guaranteeing safe passage for commercial vessels. Iran claims the first principle of the pact – the immediate cessation of military operations, including in Lebanon – has been breached, accusing Israel of continuing air strikes in Lebanon since the signing. Israel, meanwhile, states that it is responding to repeated attacks by Hezbollah. As tensions escalate and fears grow over the consequences for regional stability and global energy markets, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Olmert discusses the fighting in Lebanon, Israel's position, and the complicated US-Iran deal negotiations.

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