Peace on paper and bombs raining on the ground: Why did Iran and Hezbollah openly challenge Trump’s ceasefire formula?

The weather patterns in India and the diplomatic claims of Donald Trump in America, both cannot be easily trusted when they change. US President Trump often makes new claims regarding Iran and the Middle East, but these claims fade away within a few hours in front of the ground reality. Recently, while sitting in the White House, Trump had presented the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to the world as a huge diplomatic victory for America, now the same agreement seems to be falling apart even before it can be implemented.

Washington was confident that it had completely put a stop to this fierce war growing between Israel and Lebanon. Trump himself had confidently told reporters that "Now no foreign army will enter Beirut." But even today the picture on Lebanese soil is completely opposite. Israeli Air Force attacks continue in southern Lebanon, and on the other hand, Hezbollah and Iran have clearly refused to accept the American conditions.

Why was there an uproar over Washington’s deal?

According to this peace proposal presented by the US, Hezbollah was to completely remove its fighters and weapons from the South Litani sector, so that only the official Lebanese government army would be present there. In return Israel had to stop its attacks.

But instead of considering this proposal as a peace agreement, Hezbollah considered it a unilateral move to impose Israel’s agenda. ‘Surrender Deal’ Have agreed. Hezbollah chief Naim Qasim made it clear that no agreement will be accepted in which all restrictions and conditions are imposed on only one party.

West Asia crisis: The stance of all three parties at a glance

At this time, what is the stand of the three main characters related to this entire controversy, you can easily understand it from the table given below:

Southern Lebanon is burning amid claims of ceasefire

Despite Trump’s statements, the ground situation is not improving. According to Lebanon’s government news agency, even after the announcement of ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes have been recorded at about 20 different targets. Military orders have been issued to evacuate many villages. Israel’s Defense Minister has also made it clear that the army will not retreat until its strategic goals are achieved.

There is a lot of anger among the common citizens living in areas like Dahiyeh of Beirut regarding this interference of America. Local people believe that a ceasefire can happen only when weapons are stopped from both sides, peace cannot be bought by suppressing one side.

Why does the American plan seem to be failing?

According to experts, the biggest reason for the failure of the American plan is that Washington is considering Hezbollah as just an ordinary organization, whereas it has become a very strong part of Lebanon’s political and military structure. Iran also does not see this entire conflict limited to Lebanon only.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have a clear message that unless Israel vacates all the occupied territories, it is meaningless to talk about lasting peace in the entire Middle East. This is the reason why this peace formula of Trump is currently limited to papers only.

Major questions related to this crisis and their answers

Question: Why did Hezbollah reject America’s ceasefire plan?

answer: Hezbollah believes that this agreement is completely one-sided. In this, only the conditions have been set for Hezbollah to give up weapons, stop shelling and completely withdraw from southern Lebanon, while no concrete security guarantee has been given by Israel regarding the sovereignty of Lebanon. The organization alleges that this is an attempt to force Lebanon to surrender in the name of peace.

Question: What warning has Iran’s IRGC given on this entire matter?

answer: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) has taken a tough stance, saying that Lebanon is a land of honor and the countries of the region will not leave it alone in this difficult time. He has demanded that Israel immediately stop its attacks. According to Iran, the ceasefire will be valid only if it is applied equally on all fronts.

Question: How big a political blow is this case for Donald Trump?

answer: Donald Trump wanted to capitalize on this agreement as a major foreign policy success of his government. But after this open opposition from Hezbollah and Iran, questions are being raised on their claims. If this conflict continues like this, it shows that America is gradually losing its old diplomatic hold and influence in West Asia.