Gulf Cooperation Council & Naim Qassem

Gulf Cooperation Council: Gulf Cooperation Council are eager to end the conflict due to the risk of damage to their infrastructure and disruption of oil and gas exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's chief, has stated that Israeli troops must leave southern Lebanon and that Lebanon must not normalize ties with Israel, firmly opposing direct talks.

Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for an end to Iran's attacks and unrestricted navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting regional concerns over stability and shipping.

Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah leader, rejected the Israel-Lebanon agreement as a surrender, indicating continued resistance and potential for further conflict in Lebanon.

Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations are strategic US allies that have expressed concerns about the Iran deal and have met with Marco Rubio to discuss regional security.

Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, has rejected a deal to end the conflict in Lebanon, further complicating the broader US-Iran peace effort.