Iran says it will ‘never stop supporting’ Hezbollah

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Iran's unwavering support for Hezbollah as part of their negotiation strategy with the US, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire in Lebanon before any agreements.

Iran says it will ‘never stop supporting’ Hezbollah Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that he sent a message to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem pledging Iran “will never stop supporting” the “freedom-seeking” efforts of the armed group to liberate Lebanon from Israeli aggression. In a statement released on Telegram, Araghchi emphasised Tehran’s insistence during their mediation talks with the US that “any agreement should be linked to the establishment of a ceasefire in Lebanon”, included in Iran’s latest proposal which is currently under review.