BREAKING NEWS: Lebanon Urges Hezbollah to Avoid Involvement if U.S. Strikes Iran

Lebanon’s government has called on the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah to avoid joining any conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, warning that involvement could drag the country into a devastating regional war.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Lebanon “refuses to be drawn into war,” stressing that national security and stability must come before regional alliances. Officials fear Israeli retaliation could severely damage Lebanese infrastructure if Hezbollah intervenes.

The appeal comes amid rising tensions across the Middle East, with Hezbollah expressing solidarity with Iran but stopping short of announcing military action. Analysts say Beirut is trying to prevent escalation as the country continues to recover from past conflicts and economic crisis.

Regional observers warn that Hezbollah’s decision in the coming days could play a critical role in determining whether the confrontation expands into a broader Middle East war.