Hezbollah preps for new war; Oman criticizes US on Iran

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Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has spent three months preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities with Israel after receiving an infusion of cash from Iran, according to Lebanese security personnel briefed on its activities. Separately, Oman's foreign minister said the Middle East's ability to solve its problems has been held back by America's 50-year insistence that Gulf states view Iran as a security threat, calling for a security pact involving Gulf states, Iraq and Iran. Egypt's parliament also authorized military support for Saudi Arabia limited to defending its territory.

Why it matters：Iran-backed and Gulf actors are repositioning as diplomacy and war preparation proceed side by side.

Key points

  • Hezbollah reportedly received Iranian cash and prepared for three months.
  • Oman called for a regional security pact including Iran.
  • Egypt approved defensive military support for Saudi Arabia.

Sources (original reporting)

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