Iran Will Not Cease Regional Military Operations, Fadlallah States

Hassan Fadlallah, a legislator representing the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, declared that the Islamic Republic of Iran remains committed to supporting Lebanon and its resistance movements. He emphasized that Tehran has withdrawn from an agreement with the United States aimed at halting military operations in Lebanon.

Speaking at a memorial service for victims from Khirbet Selm who died in the "Eating Storm" battle at Husseiniyat al-Barjawi in Bir Hassan, Fadlallah attributed this position to a directive from Iran's Supreme Leader Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei and the Iranian leadership. He characterized the conflict as extending beyond Lebanon's borders, asserting that "the war will not stop only in Iran, but in the entire region, especially in Lebanon."

The MP highlighted Hezbollah's appeal to Lebanese authorities to capitalize on what he described as "the regional umbrella that is being formed in Islamabad," expressing confidence in Iran's commitment to backing Lebanon and its resistance forces.

Fadlallah framed the central challenge as "liberating the south and defending Lebanon in the face of Israeli aggression," rejecting Israeli proposals as aimed at territorial occupation and population displacement. He contended that armed resistance remains the only viable path to preserve both existence and national dignity.

The legislator stressed that Hezbollah will not revert to conditions preceding March 2, warning that abandoning the resistance framework would result in losing southern Lebanon. He noted that no political proposal has emerged that adequately protects the south, maintains sovereignty, and prevents ongoing Israeli military operations.

On domestic political matters, Fadlallah criticized the Lebanese government for engaging in direct negotiations with Israel, describing the approach as unproductive. He accused the United States of employing coercive tactics to pressure Lebanon into making unilateral concessions without reciprocal gains.

He claimed Washington has maneuvered the Lebanese authority into a negotiating position designed to extract concessions without delivering concrete results. Fadlallah called on the government to establish firm boundaries on its willingness to compromise, demanding a comprehensive ceasefire with a defined timeline, the return of displaced persons, prisoner releases, or an end to negotiations altogether.

The MP referenced previous American assurances regarding ceasefires that ultimately proved unfounded, urging a reassessment of the current political strategy. He identified a ceasefire as a prerequisite for any indirect talks with Israel.

Fadlallah cautioned that pursuing negotiations while Israeli forces continue casualties among Lebanese civilians deepens internal fractures and effectively permits the enemy to continue its military campaign. He called on authorities to adopt a definitive stance rejecting such characterizations.

In closing remarks, Fadlallah underscored the importance of leveraging "the power of resistance and internal cooperation," reaffirming that confronting the Israeli threat must remain the paramount objective despite ongoing domestic disagreements and tensions.