An Iranian opposition figure criticized Arab analysts and argued that the Lebanese people bear responsibility for allowing Hezbollah to wage a proxy war for Iran, according to a statement. She said blaming external actors ignores the role of the people themselves, and warned that Lebanon is fighting an unwinnable war.
An Iranian opposition figure published a lengthy statement Saturday evening criticizing Arab analysts for what she called a pattern of blaming external actors—the US, Israel, local governments, and the UN—while ignoring the responsibility of the Lebanese people themselves. She argued that Lebanon is an artificial state whose government is corrupt and sectarian, but that does not justify fighting a proxy war for Iran. She drew a comparison to Indian Muslims collaborating with Pakistan, suggesting that would be met with severe punishment. The statement adds to a growing body of internal criticism of Hezbollah's role. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar critiques: an Iranian opposition figure warned that Iran cannot be dealt with like Lebanon or Gaza, and the Lebanese president told Iran 'this is not your country.' The figure's identity was not disclosed in the statement.
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