LONDON – In response to the transformations that could give Iran and its allies greater room to expand their influence, the United States and its allies are not standing idle. Another front in this confrontation involves attempts to weaken the resistance bloc from within and restrict the room for maneuver available to forces aligned with it in each country.
The objective is to prevent Iran from fully taking advantage of the outcomes of the confrontation with the Israeli regime and the United States. In this case, the aim is not necessarily to defeat Iran on the battlefield, but rather to obstruct its ability to translate its achievements into sustainable political and economic influence.
For this reason, pressure is being directed towards Lebanon, Iraq, Iran's borders with neighboring countries, and relations between governments and local political forces. This opens up parallel internal fronts, alongside the military confrontation.
In Lebanon, one aspect of this strategy is the intensification of pressure on Hezbollah, attempts to restrict its freedom of movement, and efforts to push the Lebanese state towards taking measures targeting its weapons and military role. These measures are viewed as part of an attempt to encircle the bloc from all directions. In addition, to reduce its ability to influence the Lebanese and regional balance of power.
