Trump and Netanyahu are playing their double act, but Iran is watching the show clearly — the chips in the Strait of Hormuz haven't been put on the table yet.

On June 3, as Israel escalates its actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon, the U.S.-Israel conflict is showing growing divergences, increasing pressure on U.S.-Iran negotiations. Trump said an agreement is close and that he is pushing for a ceasefire, but Netanyahu insists that Israeli forces continue operations in southern Lebanon. Iran has factored the situation in Lebanon into its negotiation considerations and previously paused indirect talks with the U.S. The U.S. military struck Gushim Island, and Kuwait and Bahrain were attacked, escalating regional tensions. Analysts say Iran is exploiting the rifts to weaken U.S. diplomatic efforts, and key issues such as the Strait of Hormuz are still unresolved.