Hezbollah Asserts Independence in Potential Conflict with Israel

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah has assured Iran that the group will face Israel alone, aiming to prevent a broader war involving Tehran and the United States.

• Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah met with Iran's Quds Force head in Beirut, discussing the potential escalation with Israel.
• Nasrallah emphasized Hezbollah's readiness to combat Israel independently, seeking to avoid dragging Iran into a wider conflict.
• Israeli strikes in Lebanon have intensified, leading to casualties on both sides and raising concerns of a larger military engagement.
• Iran and Hezbollah are cautious of a full-scale war's implications, including the risk of expanding the conflict to involve U.S. forces.
• Diplomatic efforts are underway to de-escalate tensions, but the situation remains precarious with Hezbollah prepared to act as Iran's 'first line of defense'.

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