Iran President Seeks Talks; Hezbollah Won't Intervene in New War
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Hezbollah has reportedly informed Lebanese officials it will not intervene if a new war breaks out between Iran and the U.S. or Israel. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister allegedly told lawmakers Tehran does not need Hezbollah's help. Iranian President Pezeshkian, however, called for resuming nuclear negotiations with the U.S. Meanwhile, the U.S. is evacuating diplomats from the Middle East amid intelligence of increased Iranian threats against American officials.
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- Hezbollah reportedly told Lebanese officials it will not intervene in a new war between Iran and the U.S./Israel.
- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh allegedly told lawmakers Tehran can handle U.S. threats alone.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for resuming nuclear negotiations with the U.S.
- The U.S. is evacuating diplomats from the Middle East due to increased Iranian threats.
- Former President Donald Trump hinted at potential military action against Iran.
Hezbollah has indicated it does not plan to intervene on Iran's behalf if a new war erupts with the United States and Israel, according to a report by Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat. The clarification was reportedly conveyed to Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.
During a recent visit to Beirut, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh reportedly informed members of parliament aligned with Amal and Hezbollah that Tehran would not request Hezbollah's involvement in the event of an American attack, asserting Iran's capability to handle such a situation independently. Khatibzadeh allegedly stated that significant progress had been made in preparations to thwart U.S. objectives. Parliamentary sources in Lebanon told the newspaper that Khatibzadeh presented a clear stance that no assistance would be sought from Hezbollah due to the power disparity between the organization and Israel, and because intervention would not alter the conflict's outcome. The report also suggested Hezbollah could not bear the burden of potential backlash from its popular support base if it were to intervene again for Iran, as the Shiite public would not remain silent.
The Iranian Embassy in Lebanon has denied reports circulating in the media regarding Khatibzadeh's recent visit and the content of his meetings.
Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for a resumption of negotiations with the U.S. to complete the nuclear deal, which he blamed the U.S. for failing to uphold. "We had negotiations. The cowards destroyed everything. I still think we need to complete it," Pezeshkian stated in a televised address.
Amidst rising tensions, reports indicate that the U.S. is expediting the evacuation of diplomats and their families from Middle Eastern posts due to the possibility of renewed conflict. Axios revealed that this decision is partly based on intelligence suggesting Iran has significantly intensified its efforts to target American diplomats and officials in the region and beyond. A U.S. intelligence memo from October 23 reportedly indicated that Iranian plots to assassinate American figures have reached advanced stages. Former President Donald Trump also alluded to potential military action, stating, "We may do another small 'Operation Inherent Resolve,' or the Iranians will agree to a deal."
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