"Hezbollah" urges Lebanese authorities to restore ties with Iran

Hezbollah has called on Lebanese authorities to mend their relationship with Iran, a key backer of the group. This appeal follows Iran's missile strikes on Israel, launched in retaliation for a bombing in southern Beirut that targeted a Hezbollah stronghold.

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We call on the Lebanese authorities to take this opportunity to adjust their official relations with the Islamic Republic in a way that serves the interests of both states.

Lebanese President and Prime Minister had recently urged Tehran to cease interfering in their country's affairs. However, Hezbollah's statement suggests a different path, urging Lebanese officials to "take this opportunity to adjust their official relations with the Islamic Republic in a way that serves the interests of both states."

Hezbollah stated that Iran's attack on Israel was a defense of the Lebanese people and a testament to the Islamic Republic's commitment. The group encouraged Lebanese authorities to utilize this Iranian support for national objectives, especially in light of a newly forming regional alliance structure discussed during talks in Islamabad.

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The Iranian attack on Israel, carried out in defense of our Lebanese people, is a message testifying to the Islamic Republic's commitment to Lebanon – both morally, politically, and practically.

The group has rejected recent direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanese authorities, which were mediated by Washington. Meanwhile, Pakistan is mediating talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the regional conflict. Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces chiefs met in Islamabad on Tuesday and agreed to enhance cooperation.

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take this Iranian support to achieve our national goals, especially considering the formation of a new regional alliance structure after the talks in Islamabad.