A current theme among Levantine geopolitical analysts is that the US negotiations with Iran will lead to Lebanon falling deeper under the control of the Iranian regime. I disagree with these views and believe Lebanon has a unique opportunity to break free from the Iranian occupation. The process has indeed already started. Moreover, there are several conditions in place that would make it unlikely for the regime in Iran to regain control of Hezbollah. The first major change is the neighborhood.

The new US-Iran peace deal seems to be forcing Lebanon to choose between Israel's sphere of influence or Iran's. It wants neither. But could there be a better alternative,…

Iran is meeting with the US in Switzerland. Lebanon is one aspect of the talks. The US and Iran this week announced they are creating a “deconfliction cell” to ensure their deal…