Iran to Fight US Alone, Won't Involve Hezbollah, Reports Say
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Iran plans to confront potential U.S. and Israeli military action independently, without involving Hezbollah, according to Saudi media citing Lebanese sources. Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh reportedly communicated this to Lebanese officials, though Iran's embassy denies his visit. The decision may be due to military disparities and potential internal Lebanese dissent. Meanwhile, Iranian President Pezeshkian favors resuming talks with the U.S., while President Trump has not ruled out further military action.
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- Iran reportedly will not involve Hezbollah in a potential war with the U.S. and Israel.
- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh conveyed this stance to Lebanese officials.
- The decision may be influenced by military capability differences and potential Lebanese dissent.
- Iran's embassy in Lebanon denied the visit and meetings, casting doubt on the reports.
- Iranian President Pezeshkian supports resuming negotiations with the U.S.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has not ruled out further military action against Iran.
Iran reportedly intends to confront any potential military strike from the United States and Israel independently, without involving the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. According to Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, citing Lebanese sources, Tehran conveyed this position to Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and lawmakers associated with the Amal movement and Hezbollah during a visit to Beirut by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh. Khatibzadeh allegedly indicated that Iran would not request Hezbollah's participation in a war with the U.S. and claimed significant progress in measures to thwart American plans.
Lebanese sources suggest this decision may stem from a disparity in military capabilities between Hezbollah and Israel, questioning the impact of Hezbollah's involvement. Additionally, internal Lebanese dissent, particularly among the Shia population that forms Hezbollah's base, could be a factor, as renewed participation in a war on Iran's behalf might cause discontent. However, the veracity of these reports is uncertain, as Iran's embassy in Lebanon denied Khatibzadeh's recent visit and meetings, leaving the claims unconfirmed.
Amidst rising tensions, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed openness to resuming negotiations with the U.S., blaming "cowards" for past failures but stressing the need for a resolution. Conversely, U.S. President Donald Trump did not rule out further military action against Iran, mentioning a potential operation named "Epic Fury" or a negotiated agreement.
Further complicating the situation are reports of Iranian missile tests and a reduced U.S. diplomatic presence in the region. U.S. intelligence also reportedly warns of Iranian plots against American officials and diplomats. If confirmed, Iran's decision to exclude Hezbollah could signal an intent to limit the scope of a potential conflict and focus its resources on a direct confrontation with its adversaries.
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