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However, the timing couldn’t be worse. The latest flare-ups in Lebanon and the broader escalation of conflict have made negotiations even more difficult. Secretary Blinken and his team remain cautiously optimistic, holding onto hope that a diplomatic breakthrough remains possible. Still, the environment is tense, with multiple factions and outside influences complicating the path toward peace. As debates continue, the U.S. efforts are under increasing pressure to succeed amid mounting regional instability.