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Hezbollah Leader Slams Disarmament Plan Amid Rising Tensions

8/18/2025

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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem criticized the Lebanese government's disarmament plan as an "American-Israeli order" that risks civil war.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam countered that decisions are made independently by Lebanon.
U.S. pressure continues for Hezbollah's disarmament, while Iran maintains support amid Lebanon's internal strife.
Qassem warned of possible protests against disarmament but remains open to dialogue.

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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem criticized the Lebanese government's disarmament plan as an "American-Israeli order" that risks civil war.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam countered that decisions are made independently by Lebanon.
U.S. pressure continues for Hezbollah's disarmament, while Iran maintains support amid Lebanon's internal strife.
Qassem warned of possible protests against disarmament but remains open to dialogue.