The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, reported Saturday that Iraq's government advised Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa not to intervene in the events in Lebanon. According to the report, the messages were conveyed amid growing US and Saudi pressure on al-Sharaa to play a Syrian role in the confrontation with Hezbollah. Iraq expressed concern that if al-Sharaa intervenes militarily in Lebanon, pro-Iranian militias in Iraq would not remain indifferent.
The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, closely affiliated with Hezbollah, reported Saturday that Iraq's government has advised Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa not to intervene in the events in Lebanon. According to the report, the advice was conveyed amid growing U.S. and Saudi pressure on al-Sharaa to take a Syrian role in the confrontation with Hezbollah. Iraq expressed concern that if al-Sharaa were to intervene militarily in Lebanon, pro-Iranian militias in Iraq would not remain passive. The newspaper did not specify the method of communication or provide further details on the nature of the advice. The report is based on information received by Al-Akhbar, and its veracity could not be independently confirmed. The Zioneer has previously covered the broader diplomatic context, including U.S. proposals for Syria to confront Hezbollah and al-Sharaa's public rejection of such proposals.
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