An unnamed senior official from Hezbollah indicated that Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could pressure Israel into agreeing to a ceasefire in Lebanon. This comes amid ongoing military actions, with Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir approving continued strikes in Lebanon, stating that US and Israeli operations have significantly weakened Iranian defenses. Despite the violence, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shown willingness for direct talks with Lebanon, although he has rejected any ceasefire proposals. The conflict has resulted in over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has offered to negotiate directly with Israel in exchange for a halt to hostilities, while Israel's focus remains on disarming Hezbollah. The backdrop of these tensions includes failed US-Iran-Israel peace talks in Islamabad, primarily due to Iran's insistence on maintaining its nuclear program.