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Iran Confirms Direct Command Over Hezbollah Operations Against Israel in Lebanon

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By יאיר אמר

First reported by Maariv · Aug 15, 2026

What happened

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf confirmed Iran's direct command over Hezbollah's operations against Israel in Lebanon, emphasizing personal ties with fighters and a commitment to resist Israeli advances. This follows Israeli strikes on a Hezbollah stronghold and statements from Iran's Armed Forces Chief Amir Hatami warning against escalation and vowing continued resistance until U.S. and Israeli defeat.

  • 01Iran's Parliament Speaker confirms direct Iranian command over Hezbollah in Lebanon.
  • 02Ghalibaf maintains personal contact with Hezbollah fighters on the front lines.
  • 03Israel recently launched intense attacks on a strategic Hezbollah underground site in Al-Tahhar.
  • 04Iran's Armed Forces Chief vows no retreat until U.S. and Israel are defeated regionally.
  • 05Iran warns against escalation in Lebanon and pledges to support Hezbollah fully.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf
OrganizationsHezbollah, Iranian Parliament, Iranian Armed Forces
PlacesLebanon, Israel, Al-Tahhar

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · HebrewAug 16, 2026
Iran Confirms Direct Command Over Hezbollah Operations Against Israel in Lebanon
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 15, 2026
Iranian Parliament Speaker Confirms Direct Contact with Hezbollah Fighters on Lebanon Front
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 15, 2026
Iranian Parliament Speaker Proudly Admits Direct Ties with Hezbollah Fighters in Lebanon

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