Evolving drone war in southern Lebanon clouds Iran peace prospects

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The ongoing drone conflict in southern Lebanon poses challenges to peace negotiations involving Iran and its ally Hezbollah. The situation is exacerbated by the complex geopolitical landscape.

By Maya Gebeily, Maayan Lubell and Catherine Cartier BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, May 12 (Reuters) - While Washington and Tehran argue over a deal to end the attacks on shipping that are shaking the world economy, Iran's most powerful ally Hezbollah and Israel are stepping up a drone war in Lebanon - on camera - that is complicating the path to peace.