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Lebanon Blames Iran for Hezbollah's Aggression Against Israel

3/24/2026

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Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of directing Hezbollah's operations against Israel, worsening ties.
Analysts support Salam's claims.
Following a Hezbollah rocket attack, Lebanon's Foreign Minister declared the Iranian ambassador persona non grata.
Experts say Lebanon's government lacks options to disarm Hezbollah.
Hezbollah leadership has threatened to resist any government attempts to limit its activities.

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Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of directing Hezbollah's operations against Israel, worsening ties.
Analysts support Salam's claims.
Following a Hezbollah rocket attack, Lebanon's Foreign Minister declared the Iranian ambassador persona non grata.
Experts say Lebanon's government lacks options to disarm Hezbollah.
Hezbollah leadership has threatened to resist any government attempts to limit its activities.