Lebanon drops charges against Hezbollah Ashura festival gunmen

US Envoy Tom Barrack in Beirut speaks about the US using influence to achieve its goals in the region.

A Hezbollah member carries a weapon which sources familiar with its arsenal said is used to counter drones, during a religious procession to mark Ashura in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon July 17, 2024.

(photo credit: REUTERS/AZIZ TAHER)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

JULY 21, 2025 16:03

Updated: JULY 21, 2025 19:43

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