Mullingar defence analyst, Declan Power says Iran has the upper hand.
The US and Iran have announced a framework for peace.
It's due to be signed in Switzerland on Friday - aimed at ending the fighting on all fronts, and will see the Strait of Hormuz also reopen.
Mediators in Pakistan had said the deal would include Lebanon, but Israel insists its forces will stay in the country.
Security and Defence Analyst from Mullingar, Declan Power says the Iranians have the upper hand:
He said Israel's war against Hezbollah in the country is at a sticking point in negotiations between Washington and Tehran:
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