Hezbollah’s Capabilities and Iran’s Stance on Lebanon’s Political Future

Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, suggested that Hezbollah is capable of fundamentally changing Lebanon’s political situation. This comes amid internal political turmoil in Lebanon and a fragile ceasefire with Israel. Larijani’s remarks, made after a visit to Beirut, underscore Iran’s backing of Hezbollah. A key point of contention is the government’s stance that all weapons should be under state control. Hezbollah’s resistance to this has intensified tensions, especially considering the military and political losses it suffered during the conflict with Israel, which may have weakened its influence in the country.