Hezbollah senior official Hassan Fadlallah said the US-Iran memorandum of understanding is a major victory for Iran and the 'axis of resistance.' According to Fadlallah, Iran insisted that Lebanon be included in the talks, and the agreement includes a ceasefire in Lebanon, an end to the war, and preservation of Lebanon's territorial integrity. He claimed there is no buffer zone or permanent Israeli presence in Lebanese territory under the deal, and that Iran delayed negotiations until Lebanon was included. Fadlallah also credited Iranian missiles with halting Israel's military progress in Lebanon.
The remarks by Hezbollah political council member Hassan Fadlallah, reported Thursday evening, represent the terror group's most detailed interpretation of the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Fadlallah asserted that the framework constitutes a 'great victory' for Tehran and its regional allies, claiming it mandates a ceasefire in Lebanon, a full Israeli withdrawal within 60 days, and no buffer zone on Lebanese soil.
Fadlallah's statements align with the group's official line: Hezbollah has repeatedly endorsed the diplomatic track as a means to end fighting on its terms. As The Zioneer reported on June 16, deputy political council head Mahmoud Qamati described the deal as 'a window — or even a large door — for de-escalation.' Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem similarly urged exploiting the agreement to drive Israel from Lebanon, according to a June 17 article.
Fadlallah also credited Iran's missile capabilities with halting Israeli military progress in Lebanon, a claim unrepeated by independent sources. He called on the Lebanese government to cooperate with the Iranian track and avoid concessions to Israel. The US-Iran MOU has not been formally signed or published, and Israeli officials have expressed deep reservations regarding the reported terms.
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