Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf disputed assertions that Hezbollah has weakened during recent conflicts. The official made these statements at a web-based event called The Story of War on Wednesday. Qalibaf argued the resistance group maintains greater strength and unity despite losing leader Hassan Nasrallah. He questioned American concerns about disarming the organization if military defeats had truly occurred.
The Iranian leader defended Hamas operations from October 7, 2023, as legitimate acts of resistance against occupation. Qalibaf emphasized that both Hamas and Hezbollah make independent strategic decisions without Iranian interference. Tehran provides support rather than operational control over these groups, he explained. The parliament speaker characterized this assistance as defense of Iranian national security interests.
Israel previously announced readiness to help Lebanon remove Hezbollah weapons through coordinated military withdrawal. The proposal involves phased reductions of Israeli forces alongside Lebanese army efforts to disarm the militant organization.
The Iranian leader defended Hamas operations from October 7, 2023, as legitimate acts of resistance against occupation. Qalibaf emphasized that both Hamas and Hezbollah make independent strategic decisions without Iranian interference. Tehran provides support rather than operational control over these groups, he explained. The parliament speaker characterized this assistance as defense of Iranian national security interests.
Israel previously announced readiness to help Lebanon remove Hezbollah weapons through coordinated military withdrawal. The proposal involves phased reductions of Israeli forces alongside Lebanese army efforts to disarm the militant organization.
