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Iran pledges support for Hezbollah as Israel attacks Lebanon

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Hezbollah stated that Iran has pledged continued support amid Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.
  • The group's leader, Naim Qassem, received a message from Iran's Foreign Minister emphasizing the need to include Lebanon in a regional ceasefire.
  • This assurance comes despite an existing ceasefire between Tehran and Washington that has been in effect for several weeks.

Hezbollah announced that Iran has pledged unwavering support as Israel continues its attacks on southern Lebanon. The group's leader, Naim Qassem, reportedly received a message from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, conveying Iran's commitment.

The message, conveyed through a Pakistani intermediary, stressed the necessity of incorporating Lebanon into the ongoing regional ceasefire discussions between Tehran and Washington. This assurance from Iran comes despite a ceasefire that has been in effect for several weeks, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.

The specific details of the proposed ceasefire and Iran's role in mediating the conflict remain central to the ongoing diplomatic efforts. Hezbollah's reliance on Iranian backing underscores the significance of this support in the face of continued Israeli military operations.

Iran promised not to abandon the armed group when Israel launched an attack on southern Lebanon.

· HezbollahStating Iran's commitment to support Hezbollah amidst Israeli attacks.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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