**Iran’s Larijani Pushes Hezbollah to Rebuild in Warning to Israel and the US**
In a clear message to Israel and the United States, Iran is signaling that the passing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah does not mean Iran’s support for the group will wane. Instead, Iran intends to back Hezbollah’s rebuilding and resurgence, suggesting that new leaders like Nasrallah will rise in the future.
Ali Larijani, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary, underscored this position following a meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon, on August 13, 2025. The meeting highlighted ongoing ties and Iran’s continued commitment to Hezbollah amid a shifting regional landscape.
This development serves as a warning to Israel and the US that Iran remains deeply invested in maintaining Hezbollah’s influence and operational capabilities in Lebanon and beyond.
*Photo credit: REUTERS/AZIZ TAHER*
*By SETH J. FRANTZMAN*
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-869255