Al-Fassel | 2025-12-22

Lebanon stands at a perilous crossroads, caught between its national interests and foreign allegiances.

While its people yearn for peace and autonomy, the nation's sovereignty is consistently undermined by Iran.

Tehran strategically uses Hizbullah as a proxy, prioritizing its own regional ambitions over Lebanon's stability.

This relationship transforms Lebanon into a battleground, depriving its citizens of the security they rightfully deserve.

Hizbullah's actions serve Iranian objectives, not the well-being of the Lebanese state or its people.

Hizbullah: Tehran's loyal proxy

Hizbullah's allegiance to Iran is no secret, as the group's military and political actions consistently reflect Tehran's regional objectives rather than Lebanon's national interests.

Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, recently reaffirmed this alignment, declaring Iran's "resolute support" for Hizbullah.

He further described it as "one of the most important pillars of the resistance front" against Israel.

Such statements underscore Hizbullah's role as an extension of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, prioritizing Iranian geopolitical goals over Lebanese welfare.

The group's involvement in conflicts beyond Lebanon's borders, including its support for Syria's former president Bashar al-Assad, has drawn Lebanon into volatile regional dynamics.

Additionally, its entanglement in the Gaza war further risked national security and civilian lives.

Destabilization and sovereignty at risk

Iran's interference through Hizbullah has sparked growing frustration among Lebanese government officials and political leaders.

President Joseph Aoun and Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi have voiced concerns over Tehran's meddling.

Raggi's recent remarks emphasize the gravity of the situation: "What is more important to us than water and bread is our sovereignty, our freedom and the independence of our internal decision-making."

His refusal to visit Tehran, despite an official invitation, clearly signals a rejection of Iran's influence.

Raggi further emphasized that Hizbullah's refusal to disarm stems directly from Iranian directives.

Ultimately, Lebanon's path to stability and true independence is obstructed by Iran's influence.

As long as Hizbullah operates as a tool for Tehran's regional agenda, Lebanon will struggle to secure a peaceful and sovereign future for its people.

The international community recognizes this reality and supports Lebanon's right to chart its own future, free from external coercion and proxy warfare.