US and Israel Plan Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms, Lebanon Fears Hezbollah Involvement
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The US and Israel have reportedly prepared joint plans to strike Iran, with operations expected after the US midterm elections. Diplomatic sources warn that such a conflict could expand to regional fronts, including Lebanon, due to the potential involvement of Hezbollah. Lebanese officials have not received official assurances from Hezbollah that it will refrain from joining a war in support of Iran, leaving the country exposed.
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- US and Israel are reportedly planning joint strikes against Iran following the US midterm elections.
- Diplomatic sources warn that a conflict with Iran could escalate to multiple regional fronts, including Lebanon.
- Lebanese officials have not received official assurances from Hezbollah regarding non-involvement in a potential war.
- The decision to delay strikes is reportedly to avoid negative economic and electoral consequences for President Trump.
- Lebanon fears being drawn into a conflict if Iran decides to use the Lebanese front against Israel.
The United States and Israel have prepared plans for joint strikes against Iran, with expectations that these operations will commence after the upcoming US midterm elections. A Western diplomatic source, speaking to the Lebanese newspaper Al-Watan, stated that the delay is intended to prevent potential economic and electoral repercussions for President Trump before the vote. However, the newspaper emphasized that the exact timing of any escalation and final decisions remain uncertain.
Amidst these reported preparations, diplomatic sources have warned of a potential expansion of conflict beyond Iran's borders. They cautioned that any new confrontation with Iran could escalate to multiple regional fronts, particularly Lebanon, due to the possibility of renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. This concern persists despite American efforts to broker security arrangements.
Meanwhile, an official Lebanese source informed the newspaper that neither Lebanese President Joseph Aoun nor Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has received official assurances from Hezbollah that it will not join another war in support of Iran. The source added that Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has also not received such a commitment, leaving Lebanon vulnerable to further conflict.
The source further indicated that even if assurances are provided later, there is no guarantee they would be honored if Iran decides to act against Israel using the Lebanese front. Previous commitments, the source claimed, were broken following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Therefore, the crucial question is not just Hezbollah's declarations in Beirut, but what directives might come from Iran if it chooses to engage Israel via Lebanon.
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