Iran has pledged to Lebanese leaders that any potential agreement to end its war with the United States and Israel would include Lebanon, widely informed Lebanese sources told Asharq Al-Awsat, as concerns mount in Beirut over a possible shift in Israeli military focus.

According to the sources, Lebanese officials received the message through non-diplomatic channels, with Tehran informing several of its allies in Lebanon that any deal to end the conflict would “certainly include Lebanon.”

The assurances come amid growing fears in Lebanon that, if hostilities subside on other fronts, Israel could redirect its full attention toward Lebanon. Recent Israeli military movements have reinforced concerns that broader operations may be under consideration.

Against this backdrop, President Joseph Aoun held a series of meetings at the Baabda presidential palace with key political and security figures, including Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Druze leader Walid Jumblat, and army commander Rodolphe Haykal.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Berri expressed hope that Iran and the United States would soon reach an agreement that could also help bring an end to Israel’s war in Lebanon. He said his discussions with Aoun focused primarily on the issue of displaced civilians, stressing the need for it to be handled with utmost seriousness.

Berri warned that Israel could seek to exploit the situation to fuel internal divisions.

“Israel is bombing bridges in the South, and we must not allow the bridges of communication among ourselves to collapse. That is what Israel is aiming for,” he said.

A statement from the presidency said Aoun and Berri reviewed Israel’s targeting of bridges, which they said aims to isolate southern Lebanon from the rest of the country. They also discussed the plight of nearly one million displaced people.

Both leaders praised Lebanese citizens for hosting the displaced, highlighting national solidarity and unity, and underscoring the importance of preserving civil peace and countering rumors that could destabilize the country.

Aoun later met with Salam, who said he remains in daily contact with the president. “We are working with all parties to end the war as soon as possible,” the prime minister told reporters.

Following his meeting with Aoun, Jumblat condemned what he described as accusations of treason directed at the president and prime minister over their openness to negotiations with Israel.

“Negotiations are acceptable if they are based on clear foundations,” Jumblat said, pointing to the commitments outlined in the president’s inaugural address, including adherence to the ceasefire framework, the Taif Accord, and relevant international resolutions.

“Negotiations are a legitimate tool recognized worldwide,” he added. “We oppose rejecting talks simply for the sake of rejection, especially if it keeps Lebanon an open battlefield.”

In a separate meeting, Aoun and army chief Haykal discussed the security situation, particularly in southern Lebanon amid expectations of further Israeli escalation.

The president instructed the army to strengthen security measures nationwide, with particular focus on Beirut, and to closely monitor conditions in shelters housing displaced civilians.