A high-ranking Lebanese official indicated that Hezbollah is improbable to participate in a broader conflict between the United States and Iran, provided the Iranian government does not face an existential crisis. The source, speaking anonymously, clarified that while minor American military actions might not trigger a response, the group would intervene if the survival of Tehran's leadership were at stake. The official noted that earlier this year, communications were relayed to American authorities stating that the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would have prompted Hezbollah's involvement. The ongoing regional hostilities, which escalated in February following joint US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran, led to a retaliatory rocket barrage by Hezbollah against northern Israel in early March. This assessment suggests a calculated approach by the group regarding its military commitments in the face of escalating regional tensions.
Source : The National
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