Former Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy has warned that the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is on the verge of collapse due to Tehran's refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking with ANI, Levy characterized Iran's actions as 'maritime piracy,' accusing the Islamic Republic of holding the global economy hostage to blackmail the international community.
According to Levy, the cornerstone of the diplomatic agreement was the unhindered passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz—a promise he claims Iran has already broken.
Levy was emphatic that the current US-Iran understanding does not protect Hezbollah in Lebanon and that Israel remains a sovereign state and will not allow others to negotiate its security.
He maintained that military action is necessary to protect northern Israeli villages, which have been targeted by Hezbollah's missile attacks.
Levy revealed that Israel has signaled a desire for direct peace talks with the Lebanese government, aiming to dismantle Hezbollah together rather than accepting a 'simple ceasefire' that leaves the militia intact.
The ultimate goal, per Levy, is for Lebanon to follow the path of the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco by normalizing relations and ending the 'proxy army' era.
Levy said that Israel wants normalization with Lebanon and the neutralization of Hezbollah at any cost and wants peaceful relations with its neighbor.
Israel is seeking a comprehensive framework to address Iran's nuclear program, missile technology, and proxy armies.
Levy urged the United States to maintain a 'credible military threat' in case the peace talks collapse.
