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Part of Iran is providing financial, material, and training support to Hezbollah and the Houthis group as part of its regional strategy.

How could Iran's instruction for proxies to engage affect Lebanon's stability?

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Increased regional conflict risk threatens Lebanon's political and economic stability Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered his military chiefs to instruct satellite organizations, including Hezbollah, to engage in military operations. Since Hezbollah operates as a key armed political actor within Lebanon, this directive increases the potential for conflict and instability within the country. The orders suggest Iran is prepared to widen the war across the region, raising the risk that Lebanon could become involved in the escalating geopolitical tensions.

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The facts so far

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  • Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered his military chiefs to respond to any attack on Iran with an "immediate, impactful, and geographically unrestricted response".abc.net.au
  • The orders indicate that Iran would instruct its satellite organisations — Hezbollah and Hamas — to also engage.abc.net.au
  • Iran's military chiefs have also been ordered to update the "Targets Bank" so that all kinds of tangible and intangible assets of the US and Israel would be within the reach of the armed forces.abc.net.au

Why it matters

Lebanon's political and economic stability is highly vulnerable due to the presence and operational capacity of Hezbollah. As a major Iranian proxy, Hezbollah's involvement in regional military conflicts directly threatens the country's internal security and ability to function independently, making it a critical point of exposure to Iranian strategic decisions.

Iran's strategy relies on a 'unity of fronts' across West Asia, using proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis to project power and challenge US and Israeli interests. This escalation is occurring amidst heightened rhetoric and joint planning by the US and Israel to attack Iran, placing Lebanon at the center of a rapidly expanding regional confrontation.

What we don't know yet

  • How will the US and Israel respond to Iran's directive for its proxies to engage?
  • Will Hezbollah's military engagement remain localized or escalate into a broader conflict involving Lebanon?

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What would change this answer

Hezbollah begins deploying forces in a manner that crosses Lebanese borders or targets international interestsThe risk of conflict involving Lebanon would become immediate and strong, potentially leading to severe political and economic disruption.
Qatar or other regional mediators successfully de-escalate tensions between Iran and the USThe likelihood of Hezbollah being forced to engage militarily would decrease, easing pressure on Lebanon.

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