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Hezbollah now managed by IRGC officers as it prepares for US, Israeli strike - report

In anticipation of a possible Israeli or US strike, Hezbollah has significantly intensified its military and security preparations under the close supervision of IRGC personnel.

Hezbollah terrorists march in the funeral of senior terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai, others killed in IDF airstrike, in Beirut, November 24, 2025; illustrative.
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem gives a televised speech from an unknown location in this still image obtained from a video released December 5, 2025; illustrative.

Hezbollah faces major US-led confrontation, terror leader Naim Qassam claims to wounded terrorists

Illustrative image of Iranian and Venezuelan flags.

Iran’s friends vanishing: Why Maduro’s arrest matters for Israel - analysis

Members of the Lebanese army walk near Beirut international airport, Lebanon, February 15, 2025

Hezbollah's airport arms smuggler killed in targeted IDF strike


Obama: US will stand by Gulf allies against Iran's 'destabilizing activities'

"If you have a situation where one of our partners like Saudi Arabia is threatened from external aggression let’s say through Iran we will come to their defense.”

President Barack Obama talks on the phone with French President Francois Hollande from aboard Air Force One, Jan. 7, 2015.

Ex-Obama aide takes president to task for 'not being tough enough' with Iran

Writing for the online Politico newsmagazine, Ross argues that American allies in the region are growing more apprehensive over what they see as growing Iranian influence in the region.

Former US peace envoy Dennis Ross (L), seen here with late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in 2000

Report: Six Iranians killed in Israeli strike in Syria, including Revolutionary Guards general

“The attack on this group was a message to Hezbollah, Iran, and the Syrian regime as well, that Israel will not allow such a platform,” expert says.

Picture from IRGC affiliated account of Iranian soldiers on Israel's border

Israel strikes against Syria may be linked to Iranian activity

Syria expert Eyal Zisser to ‘Post’: In the past, no one had any interest in opening up another front said Zisser adding, “Let’s hope that will happen this time."

Alleged IDF bombing of targets in Syria

Did Iran respond to alleged Israeli sabotage through Hezbollah?

Iran's reported message: Wednesday’s attack in the Golan Heights “was a warning to Israel that its return to covert operations against Iranian targets would result in war with Hezbollah

Openly armed Hezbollah members spotted near the Israeli border.

PM: Iran has not altered behavior, enjoys the benefits of eased sanctions

P5+1 talks to restart Tuesday; Netanyahu points at Iran's continued support of Hezbollah, Assad.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu convenes his cabinet on Sunday.