Top Iranian Official Visits Lebanon as Hezbollah Bucks Calls to Disarm

The visit by Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s top security body, came as the Lebanese government moves to disarm Hezbollah, the militant group that has long been Tehran’s most powerful regional ally.

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Lebanon, Eager to Stay Out of Israel-Iran War, Warns Hezbollah Not to Join the Fight

Hezbollah, Iran’s most powerful regional ally, has signaled privately that it does not intend to attack Israel, but Lebanon’s military has bolstered its presence in the country’s south to prevent rocket fire.

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Lebanon Moves to Disarm Palestinian Groups, a Test Run for Hezbollah

After war with Israel weakened Iran-backed militias across the Middle East, including the Lebanese group Hezbollah, Lebanon’s government has moved to assert its authority over armed groups.

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As Deadline for Withdrawal Lapses, Israel Says It Will Stay in Southern Lebanon

Israeli forces will remain at five strategic points within Lebanese territory despite Tuesday’s deadline for Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters to pull back.

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New Leaders in Lebanon Face Test as Israel Is Poised to Keep Troops There

Any prolonged Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon could breathe new life into Hezbollah, challenging the political momentum of Lebanon’s new president and prime minister.

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Lebanon Names Nawaf Salam, a Diplomat and Jurist, as Prime Minister

The selection of Mr. Salam was seen as a blow to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party that has acted as the real power in Lebanon for decades.

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Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened

A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.

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