Summary
Lebanon's Prime Minister accused Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of controlling Hezbollah's actions against Israel. This comes amid tensions between Hezbollah and the Lebanese government, which has moved to limit Hezbollah's military activities. The relationship between Hezbollah and the IRGC dates back to Hezbollah's founding in 1982.
Key Facts
- Lebanon's Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, accused the IRGC of directing Hezbollah's operations against Israel.
- Hezbollah, a Shia group in Lebanon, has been involved in ongoing conflicts with Israel.
- Since early March, Israeli attacks in Lebanon have resulted in over 1,000 deaths and displaced 1.2 million people.
- Salam claimed that the IRGC launched a drone attack on a British base in Cyprus.
- Hezbollah reportedly responded to the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by firing rockets into Israel.
- The Lebanese government has attempted to restrict Hezbollah's military actions but with little effect.
- Hezbollah was established in 1982 with the support of the IRGC and maintains strong ties with Iran.
- The IRGC is believed to have significant influence over Hezbollah's military operations.
