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flag The U.S. privately urged Syria to deploy troops in eastern Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah after its attack on Israel, but Syria hesitates due to fears of escalation and Iranian retaliation.

flag The U.S. has privately urged Syria’s Sunni Islamist-led government to consider deploying forces into eastern Lebanon to help disarm Hezbollah, following the group’s March 2 attack on Israel and subsequent Israeli strikes. flag While U.S. officials reportedly support the idea and raised it around the time of U.S.-Israel operations against Iran, Syria remains hesitant, fearing escalation, Iranian retaliation, and sectarian tensions. flag Syria has reinforced its border with Lebanon but maintains its actions are defensive. flag Lebanon denies receiving formal proposals and reaffirms Syria’s respect for its sovereignty. flag No final decision has been made, and the proposal remains under review amid complex regional dynamics.

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