Iran’s Influence Over Lebanon Ceasefire Decisions
Summary
In r/Lebanon, this announcement discusses claims that Tehran rejected a ceasefire while treating Lebanon as leverage in regional decisions. It also highlights concerns about Iran’s Revolutionary Guards influence over Hezbollah and recounts efforts to prevent the group from joining the war.
Iran thinks it calls the shots over Lebanon ceasefire, says PM
“It’s clear why Tehran rejected the ceasefire,” Salam, who gives the impression of a man who thinks faster than he speaks, told The Times. “Tehran wanted to say Lebanon is a card in our pocket, that ‘we decide on Lebanon’s behalf … we are the decision-makers’.”
This was illustrative, Salam said. “If this tells you something it’s how much the [Iranian] Revolutionary Guards are in control not only of the military and security apparatus of Hezbollah but also of the decision-making.”
When the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, he called Nabih Berri, the Shia speaker, who held some leverage with the militants.
“‘Mr Speaker, I’m very concerned. I’m really troubled’,” Salam recalled telling Berri, who replied that he was planning to meet leaders of the militia that day. When Berri called him back a day later, he was optimistic. “He said, ‘I met them, and I’ve called to reassure you. Don’t worry, they won’t [join the war]’,” Salam recalled.
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