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Iranian Diplomats Allegedly Smuggle Cash to Hezbollah

2/12/2026

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Six Iranian diplomats allegedly smuggled cash to Lebanon to support Hezbollah, per Iran International, including former ambassador Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian-Fard.
The diplomats allegedly used diplomatic immunity to bypass airport inspections.
Hezbollah is facing financial strain, struggling to pay operatives and rebuild in southern Lebanon.
Israel has threatened to strike Beirut airport if funds reach Hezbollah after reports of an Iranian flight carrying cash.

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Six Iranian diplomats allegedly smuggled cash to Lebanon to support Hezbollah, per Iran International, including former ambassador Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian-Fard.
The diplomats allegedly used diplomatic immunity to bypass airport inspections.
Hezbollah is facing financial strain, struggling to pay operatives and rebuild in southern Lebanon.
Israel has threatened to strike Beirut airport if funds reach Hezbollah after reports of an Iranian flight carrying cash.