US State Department: Hezbollah Not Funded by Iran, Must Disarm
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
The U.S. State Department announced that Hezbollah has not received $200 million from Iran, as Washington works to cut Tehran's funding. A spokesperson stated Hezbollah must disarm and detach from Iran, accusing the group of inciting conflict in Lebanon. The U.S. is also mobilizing reconstruction aid for Lebanon and seeking to limit Iranian influence.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The U.S. State Department stated Hezbollah has not received $200 million from Iran.
- Washington is working to cut off Iran's financial lifelines and isolate it regionally.
- The U.S. official urged Hezbollah to disarm and sever ties with the Iranian regime.
- Hezbollah has repeatedly pushed the Lebanese people toward conflict, according to the U.S.
- The U.S. is mobilizing billions for Lebanon's reconstruction and to curb Iranian influence.
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department stated that Hezbollah has not received $200 million from Iran. The spokesperson emphasized that Washington has cut off Tehran's funding sources and is working to sever its remaining financial lifelines and isolate it from its regional allies. The U.S. official also asserted that Hezbollah, instigated by Tehran, has repeatedly pushed the Lebanese people toward conflict. Therefore, the party must accept disarmament and sever its ties with the Iranian regime. The U.S. is collaborating with partners to mobilize billions of dollars for Lebanon's reconstruction, support the Lebanese government, and establish a path toward peace through an framework agreement. The spokesperson urged Hezbollah to cease spreading falsehoods if it wishes to aid displaced persons, reaffirming ongoing U.S. efforts to support Lebanon and curb Iranian influence there.
