The visit by Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s top security body, came as the Lebanese government moves to disarm Hezbollah, the militant group that has long been Tehran’s most powerful regional ally.
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A Weakened Hezbollah Resists Pressure to Give Up Its Weapons
The Lebanese militant group has lost much of its power since the recent war with Israel. But it is balking at demands to surrender whatever is left of its once formidable arsenal.
Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69
A son of Lebanese musical icons, Mr. Rahbani became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music.
Lebanon, Eager to Stay Out of Israel-Iran War, Warns Hezbollah Not to Join the Fight
Hezbollah, Iran’s most powerful regional ally, has signaled privately that it does not intend to attack Israel, but Lebanon’s military has bolstered its presence in the country’s south to prevent rocket fire.
Lebanon, Eager to Stay Out of Israel-Iran War, Warns Hezbollah Not to Join the Fight
Hezbollah, Iran’s most powerful regional ally, has signaled privately that it does not intend to attack Israel, but Lebanon’s military has bolstered its presence in the country’s south to prevent rocket fire.
Lebanon, Eager to Stay Out of Israel-Iran War, Warns Hezbollah Not to Join the Fight
Hezbollah, Iran’s most powerful regional ally, has signaled privately that it does not intend to attack Israel, but Lebanon’s military has bolstered its presence in the country’s south to prevent rocket fire.
Israel’s Strike on Iran Comes at a Moment of Weakness for Iran’s Proxies
Iran’s “Axis of Resistance,” the network of militias it has fostered in the Middle East to help it fight Israel, has become seriously degraded, experts say.
Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts, Citing Hezbollah Drone Workshops
The airstrikes on the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital, an area where Hezbollah holds sway, were some of the heaviest since a U.S.-brokered cease-fire came into effect in November.
Lebanon Moves to Disarm Palestinian Groups, a Test Run for Hezbollah
After war with Israel weakened Iran-backed militias across the Middle East, including the Lebanese group Hezbollah, Lebanon’s government has moved to assert its authority over armed groups.
Israeli Military Strikes Near Beirut, Saying Hezbollah Was the Target
The attack raised concerns that the cease-fire that ended a war between Israel and Lebanese militants might be in jeopardy.