Hezbollah

The comments by the Hezbollah leader reflect the challenge ahead: While Hezbollah is weaker than it was two years ago, it is still not gone.

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Aoun’s comments “caused discomfort among Iraqis, particularly since Iraq has consistently stood by Lebanon during times of hardship."

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that Hezbollah is not seeking war with Israel and expressed hope that all weapons in the country could be brought under control by the end of the year.

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"Hezbollah is ready to discuss the matter of its arms if Israel withdraws from the five points and halts its aggression against Lebanese," the senior official said.

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A recent report claimed that Iran has been relying on direct maritime smuggling routes to Lebanon or through an intermediary country.