Iran’s Support for Hezbollah Raises Concerns of Political Instability in Lebanon

Iran’s open support for Hezbollah is evident in the recent comments of a top security official. Ali Larijani’s statements, made after his visit to Beirut on September 27th, have intensified worries about Lebanon’s political stability. During his visit, Larijani attended the memorial of Hezbollah figures and met with the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament. He made it clear that Hezbollah does not need to import weapons from anywhere else, and the United States has no right to monitor the Lebanese people. This follows Hezbollah’s defiance of the Lebanese government by holding a large event with images of its leaders, indicating the ongoing tensions.