# Hezbollah
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A New Middle East War Edges Closer: Chinese Commentary Warns of Imminent U.S.–Israeli Strike on Iran
A Chinese op-ed warns that a large-scale U.S.–Israeli strike on Iran could be imminent after negotiations stalled, citing elevated military postures and preparations on all sides. The commentary stresses the risk of a protracted regional conflict—drawing in proxies, disrupting oil flows and challenging global stability—while urging China to value and protect its peace and interests.
Israeli Forces Raid South Lebanon, Seize Suspected Hamas Ally in Cross‑Border Operation
Israeli forces carried out a cross‑border raid into southern Lebanon on 9 February, detaining a Lebanese man described by the IDF as an ally of Hamas. The incident, and reported accompanying strikes that killed civilians, heighten tensions along the Israel‑Lebanon frontier and threaten the fragile ceasefire in place since late November.
Israel Raids Southern Lebanon and Seizes Alleged Hamas Ally, Raising Escalation Fears
Israeli forces conducted a ground raid on 9 February in southern Lebanon's Al-Koub area and seized a Lebanese man Israel says is allied with Hamas. The incident, along with reported drone strikes and air raids that injured civilians, underscores the fragile nature of the post-ceasefire frontier and raises the risk of broader escalation between Israel and Lebanese armed groups.
Netanyahu to Press Washington for Stricter Limits on Iran’s Enriched Uranium and Missile Arsenal
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will press President Trump to force the removal of Iran’s enriched uranium and to constrain Tehran’s ballistic missile capabilities. Jerusalem’s assessments warn that Iran is dispersing missiles to complicate strikes and that its missile inventory could return to pre‑attack levels, while Israel weighs risks of wider regional retaliation by Hezbollah and the Houthis.
Iran’s 1,000-Drone Push Raises Stakes in Middle East; Swarm Warfare and Proxies Enter a New Phase
Iran has unveiled the induction of 1,000 new military drones and showcased six distinct models, positioning the capability as a deterrent against potential US strikes. The move complicates US force protection in the region, heightens risks from Tehran’s proxy networks, and forces Gulf states into a difficult balancing act between alliance ties and economic self‑preservation.
US Carrier Group Deploys to Middle East as Tehran and Proxies Sound Alarms
The U.S. has positioned a carrier strike group and additional air and missile-defence assets in the Middle East to deter Iran, which has entered maximum readiness and warned its response to any attack would not be limited to U.S. bases. Hezbollah and Israel have signalled that the confrontation could draw in regional proxies and force civil contingencies, while Gulf states worry that military action could trigger widespread instability and economic shocks.
As USS Abraham Lincoln Heads to the Gulf, Iran Mixes Military Readiness with Diplomatic Outreach to Avoid an All‑out War
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is moving to the Middle East, prompting Iran to declare maximum military readiness and threaten strikes on U.S. bases. Tehran is simultaneously engaging in active diplomacy to limit the political space for American action and to rally regional support, while analysts warn the situation carries high risks of miscalculation and wider regional escalation.
US Carrier Strike Group Near Iran Heightens Risk of Regional Escalation as Tehran and Allies Issue Stark Warnings
A US carrier strike group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln has moved into the Indian Ocean, prompting stern warnings from Iran and its regional allies. Washington signals readiness to deter while keeping a door open to talks, but proxy forces and incendiary propaganda raise the risk of a wider regional confrontation.
Hezbollah Holds Mass Rally in Beirut to Signal Readiness to Defend Iran, Warning of Wider Regional War
Hezbollah held a large rally in Beirut on January 26 to publicly back Iran and warn that it would not remain neutral if Israel or the United States launched military action against Tehran. The demonstration underlines Hezbollah's role as both a domestic political force and a regional military actor, increasing the risk that any confrontation with Iran could spill across the Levant.
Hezbollah Deputy Calls for Global Pushback Against U.S. 'Interference' as He Praises Iran's Resistance
Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem accused the United States of encroaching on national sovereignty and urged a global movement to resist American interference, while praising Iran’s resilience and defending Hezbollah’s armed status as necessary for deterrence. His remarks reinforce the group’s alignment with Iran and complicate prospects for disarmament and Lebanese state consolidation.