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3. Iran in Lebanon: The Toxic Interference of a Declining State

The Lebanese state has taken a bold and historic decision: to disarm Hezbollah and other militias, and to restore full sovereignty over the entire national territory. This goal is fundamental and shared by nations worldwide. It is an essential milestone for Lebanon to emerge from the shadow of weapons and conflict, rebuild the war-torn villages of the South, revive its economy and restore the confidence of friendly countries willing to offer support. The entire international community has praised this decision, everyone except Iran, which flagrantly disregards even the most basic rules of diplomatic conduct.

Tehran has positioned itself as the chief provocateur. Through its officials, the foreign minister and the Supreme Leader’s adviser, Iran openly calls for the failure of this plan, seeking instead to perpetuate chaos, war and instability.

The mullahs grip on Lebanon is like that of a praying mantis, unable to accept that Persian expansionism is a relic of the past.

Their obsession with controlling Lebanon is out of touch with the regional realities. The Lebanese must remain vigilant against repeated attempts by the mullah regime to sow instability.

Yet, following the humiliating defeat it suffered against Israel during the 12-day war last June, Iran is hardly in a position to lecture others or offer advice. It would be better served focusing on its own deeply troubled affairs.

On what grounds does Iran impose its will on a sovereign country? What possible interest could it have in Lebanon remaining at war, its villages left in ruins and its people continuing to suffer?

The answer is stark: Iran has never sought peace in Lebanon but rather control. It prefers to see the country broken rather than free. Such a cynical stance is intolerable.

Lebanon has chosen to reclaim its future. Those who seek to keep it under foreign domination must end their interference and let the country progress.

Lebanon is not a playground for regional ambitions. It is a country yearning for peace, reconstruction and, above all, freedom.

The Battle of Thermopylae has been decisively lost for the Dariuses 2.0. Could someone please let them know? Thank you.