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Iranian Parliament Speaker Confirms Direct Contact with Hezbollah Fighters on Lebanon Front
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First reported by Maariv · 19 hours ago
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf confirmed direct contact with Hezbollah fighters on Lebanon's front lines and highlighted Tehran's involvement in Lebanese affairs since 1985. He also discussed a U.S.-Iran memorandum recognizing proxy groups' legitimacy amid ongoing regional tensions following rocket attacks on Israel and disputes over Hezbollah's role in Lebanon.
- 01Iranian Parliament Speaker maintains direct contact with Hezbollah fighters on Lebanon's front lines.
- 02Qalibaf has been involved in Lebanon since 1985 and knows Hezbollah operatives personally.
- 03He claims a U.S.-Iran memorandum acknowledges the legitimacy of proxy groups like Hezbollah.
- 04Rocket attacks on Israel in March escalated regional tensions linked to U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran.
- 05Hezbollah refuses disarmament or direct negotiations despite agreements between Lebanon and Israel.
- 06Lebanese officials criticize Iranian interference and Hezbollah's dual political-military role.
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