[UPDATE-Jul 5, 2026-Israel-Iran War] Gaza-Hamas, Lebanon-Hezbollah, Syria: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Iran, Gaza and the north: The next stage in the Middle East The US is making clear that frozen Iranian funds will not be released until Tehran complies with the terms of the memorandum of understanding. Even then, the funds would be restricted to the purchase of American agricultural products only. At the same time, President Trump continues to prefer the diplomatic track with Iran, even as the White House has discussed additional military options. This highlights the growing gap between Jerusalem and Washington: Israel sees Iran as an existential threat, while the US largely views it as a regional…