Israel insists on keeping troops in southern Lebanon, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends the Iran nuclear deal in the Middle East. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.

Israel is seeking to maintain a security zone along the border with Lebanon, demanding to keep its troops in southern Lebanon. This has sparked opposition from the Lebanese government and the Hezbollah group. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his visit to the Middle East, defended the Iran nuclear deal, emphasizing its importance for regional stability. Rubio stated that the agreement helps limit Iran's nuclear program and that its cancellation could increase tensions in the region.