The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Friday rejected U.S. allegations regarding its nuclear program and military capabilities, and denied that Hezbollah is an Iranian proxy. In a statement, Tehran accused the United States of being the main source of regional instability and said it would not compromise on its military capabilities. The ministry called for regional security without foreign intervention.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued the statement on Friday midday, rejecting U.S. accusations that Tehran is destabilizing the region through its nuclear program and support for allied groups. The ministry specifically denied that Hezbollah acts as an Iranian proxy, and called for regional security arrangements without foreign interference.
The statement comes amid ongoing tensions along Israel's northern border, where Hezbollah has been accused of violating a ceasefire brokered earlier this year. As The Zioneer reported last week (June 19), the U.S. relayed to Iran an Israeli pledge not to escalate, while warning Tehran that the 'ball is in Hezbollah's court.' The Iranian denials of proxy control align with earlier reports of internal Iranian debates over the degree of direction provided to Hezbollah.
The Foreign Ministry's assertion that Washington is the primary source of regional instability echoes earlier Iranian official statements, including a June 8 bulletin in which Iran accused the U.S. and Israel of breaking the ceasefire. Tehran's latest declaration signals no policy shift and maintains its rejection of external demands to curtail its military or ties with Lebanese partners.
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