The story: Reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian has come under fire from hardliners at home for suggesting that Iran would lay down its arms if Israel did the same. Pezeshkian’s team has entered damage control mode, accusing critics of misinterpreting his comments. However, some conservatives are seizing an opportunity to put pressure on the administration by questioning its commitment to the struggle against Israel.

Meanwhile, Iran’s supreme leader has echoed suggestions by other officials in recent days that Lebanese Hezbollah is bloodied but...