BEIRUT, June 12 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hezbollah maintains complete confidence that Iran will insist on Lebanon being included in any forthcoming agreement with the United States, a senior politician from the group said on Friday. This stance comes as international expectations rise for a potential deal between Tehran and Washington to de-escalate regional tensions.
Hezbollah, which was established by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in 1982, became actively involved in the regional conflict on March 2. The group’s decision to open fire at Israel led to an Israeli military offensive that has resulted in thousands of deaths across Lebanon.
Hopes for an Agreement
Iranian officials have consistently called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon as a fundamental component of any wider regional arrangement. Political leaders within Hezbollah have signaled their trust in this diplomatic approach, expecting their ally to prioritize the situation in Lebanon during negotiations.
“If the agreement happens, we have complete confidence in the Islamic Republic, we have confidence that it will insist on any agreement including the file of Lebanon,” said Hassan Fadlallah, a Hezbollah politician, during a speech broadcast by the group’s al-Manar TV.
A Western source indicated that a memorandum between the United States and Iran aimed at halting the war in the Gulf could be signed as soon as this coming Sunday. While the specific language of the memorandum is currently being finalized, Iran reportedly remains committed to the position that any deal must mandate a cessation of fighting in Lebanon.
Conflict Remains Ongoing
Despite various attempts to secure a ceasefire through U.S. mediation between the Lebanese and Israeli governments, the war in Lebanon continues to claim lives. Israeli forces currently occupy several areas in southern Lebanon, where new airstrikes were reported in various towns and villages on Friday, according to the state-run National News Agency.
Hezbollah has remained outside of the formal negotiation process mediated by the United States. The group has publicly demanded that the Lebanese government cease its participation in these talks, having already rejected a U.S.-backed proposal that would have required the group to withdraw its fighters from southern Lebanon.
Recent comments from Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, reinforced the position that Lebanon is considered an inseparable part of any ceasefire. Reporting from the semi-official Mehr news agency noted that Rezaei emphasized the significant sacrifices made by Hezbollah in the ongoing conflict, framing the group’s involvement as a central element of Tehran’s broader strategic interests during the current diplomatic proceedings. As both sides work to reconcile their positions, the inclusion of Lebanon remains a critical factor in the potential success of a wider U.S.-Iran agreement.
