Tensions inside Lebanon are rising after reports that Hezbollah has instructed its members to confront the Lebanese army if it attempts to interfere with the group’s activities. According to sources familiar with the situation, the directive was delivered internally as a clear order to resist any effort to dismantle Hezbollah positions or prevent rocket launches. The reported instructions suggest that fighters should stand their ground if the Lebanese military tries to restrict operations conducted by the group.
The development comes at a time when political pressure inside Lebanon is increasing to limit the influence of armed factions and foreign actors operating within the country. In recent weeks, Lebanese authorities have taken several measures aimed at restricting the presence of individuals linked to Iranian military structures.
Among these steps is a new visa requirement for citizens of Iran entering the country. Lebanon has also designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as an illegal organization. Authorities have reportedly expelled senior Iranian officials as part of the broader effort to reduce foreign military influence.
These measures come amid growing international pressure for the Lebanese state to assert greater control over armed groups operating within its territory. How the situation unfolds could significantly affect the balance of power in Lebanon, where state institutions have long coexisted uneasily with powerful regional militias.
