Hezbollah Leader Acknowledges Iranian Support Amid Disarmament Tensions
On August 14, 2025, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem expressed gratitude to Tehran for its backing of Lebanon’s sovereignty during a meeting with Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani. This meeting occurs against a backdrop of increasing pressure on Hezbollah regarding disarmament, with prominent concerns raised over Iranian interference, reports 24brussels.
Qassem’s remarks highlighted Iran’s steadfast support for Lebanese resistance groups against Israel and its role in promoting Lebanon’s unity and independence. The Hezbollah statement emphasized the bonds between the Lebanese and Iranian peoples.
In a related context, Larijani stated that Iran had not proposed any actions in Lebanon, claiming it was the United States initiating proposals, while accusing Israel of violating Lebanese sovereignty.
The exact location of Qassem’s meeting remains undisclosed, as he is believed to be in Iran since his appointment last year following the death of his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, due to an Israeli airstrike near Beirut.
This meeting was announced after Larijani’s engagements with high-ranking Lebanese officials, including President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, as part of an official trip to Lebanon. His visit coincides with the Lebanese government’s ongoing efforts to disarm Hezbollah, despite the group’s rejection of these initiatives. Hezbollah awaits a detailed disarmament plan from the Lebanese army, expected to be presented by the end of the month.
