radar Sky News Arabia discussed this issue with the participation of former Iranian diplomat Abbas Khamyar, political analyst Daoud Rimal, and former American diplomat Masoud Maalouf.
Iran and the truce: welcome and fears
Khamyar confirmed that Iran From the beginning, it supported ceasefire efforts, whether in Lebanon or the Gaza Strip, adding that it saw the agreement as “a gain that strengthens the resistance without affecting its long-term strategy.”
He pointed out that “Iranian support for Hezbollah will continue as long as it continues.” Israeli occupation“, describing this as a “principled commitment.”
From Beirut, Rammal explained that the agreement represents an opportunity for Hezbollah to rearrange its ranks, after suffering major losses during the confrontations, but he warned that “the party’s rebuilding of its military capabilities may face internal and international rejection.”
He pointed out that Iran will face a challenge in maintaining its regional influence without creating more pressure on… Lebanon.
How does the Trump administration deal with Iran after the truce?
In an intervention from Washington, Maalouf indicated that the next Trump administration may escalate the situation with Iran regarding its support for Hezbollah and armed factions in the region.
He explained that the appointment of pro-Israel figures in sensitive positions indicates a stricter American policy towards Iran, but he did not rule out the possibility of negotiation if that serves the interests of Iran. Trump Political.
Double Iranian messages
Regarding the contradiction in Iranian rhetoric between calls for calm and support for the truce in Lebanon on the one hand, and escalatory statements against Israel on the other hand, Khamyar stressed that Iran separates its nuclear file from regional affairs, considering that its support for the resistance in Lebanon and Palestine is “non-negotiable.”
Rimal also highlighted the importance of forming a new Lebanese government and electing a president to ensure the successful implementation of the agreement.
He stressed that Iran may have to deal with internal variables in Lebanon that push towards strengthening the role of the Lebanese state in exchange for the decline of Hezbollah’s influence.
