Iranian security chief endorses Hezbollah overture to Saudi Arabia

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said that a call for peace and turning a new page between Hezbollah and Saudi Arabia by the Lebanese militant group's leader Naim Qassem "deserves praise."

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A precarious undertaking: Lebanon's disarmament of Hezbollah

As the Lebanese government moves to disarm Hezbollah and other non-state armed factions, an analyst discusses with The New Region the complexities of the endeavor and the possible repercussions of the unprecedented move, expressing doubt in the Lebanese military's capacity to carry out the plan's first phase.

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Iraq faces questions after release of Elizabeth Tsurkov

The release of Russian-Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, kidnapped in Iraq by Kataib Hezbollah since 2023, has fueled debate over whether it was secured through a prisoner-swap, political guarantees, or international pressure.

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Iraq’s Coordination Framework denies reports of Iranian request to aid Hezbollah through Syria border

Coordination Framework denied receiving any Iranian message seeking support for Hezbollah through the al-Qaim border crossing. A security expert warned that such a move, if true, would threaten Iraq’s stability and expose it to international sanctions.

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Iran stands by Iraq, Lebanon but will not give them orders: Iranian security chief

Larijani's visit to Iraq and Lebanon comes amid mounting pressure from Washington on Beirut and Baghdad to cut ties with Tehran

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Iranian security chief meets Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem

Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, met with Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem in Beirut, coming at a time when the Lebanese government is pursuing the group's disarmament by the end of 2025 and seeking to clamp down on Iranian influence in the country.

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Nasrallah’s personal guard, Iraqi militiaman killed in Israeli strike in Iran

The group was reportedly headed toward Iran from Iraq and they were killed after crossing the Iranian border

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Lebanese army occupies most Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon

190 of 265 military positions south of the Litani river previously occupied by Hezbollah have been transferred to Lebanese state forces, coming after a ceasefire with Israel in November stipulated that the group withdraw from positions near the country’s southern border.

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Lebanese leaders slam Israel's Tuesday strike on Beirut

The Israeli strike marks a flagrant breach of a strained ceasefire agreed with Hezbollah in November, with officials in Lebanon urging the international community to protect the sovereignty of the Lebanese state.

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