The remarks come after a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on Thursday, bringing a temporary halt to hostilities along the volatile border. The truce is being seen as part of wider diplomatic efforts to cool tensions in West Asia.
Leiter called the outcome a “crushing victory over Hezbollah” and stressed that both countries agree the group’s influence must end. He also outlined a long-term vision of peaceful borders and economic cooperation.
Diplomacy flickers amid pressure as Europe prepares a postwar Hormuz plan, UN flags global risks, and parallel negotiations widen the crisis beyond battlefield lines.
Diplomatic efforts continue alongside rising military pressure as global concerns grow over shipping routes, nuclear tensions, and the fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
