The US State Department described Hezbollah as Iran's most dangerous agent, accusing it of dragging Lebanon into devastating wars against the government's will. The statement, issued Saturday morning, alleged Hezbollah is planning attacks against Americans and poses a direct threat to US citizens and interests.
The US State Department issued a strongly-worded statement Saturday morning designating Hezbollah as Iran's most dangerous proxy, accusing the organization of planning attacks against American citizens and interests. The statement, which did not cite specific intelligence or a timeframe, appears to sharpen the Biden administration's public posture toward Hezbollah amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations over a potential ceasefire in Lebanon. The timing aligns with a broader diplomatic push by Washington to pressure Iran and its proxies, though no direct link to any specific incident was provided. The Zioneer previously reported that the US ambassador to Israel called Hezbollah a 'malignant cancer,' and that the Lebanese foreign minister has labeled the group an 'unlawful military organization.' The State Department's latest accusation elevates the public warning, but details on the alleged plots remain undisclosed.
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