Lebanon became a major issue in the Iran-US peace talks in Islamabad. Iran clearly said that Israel should immediately stop attacks on Lebanon and for this America should put pressure on Israel. He also knows that if America asks, Israel can stop the attacks, otherwise it will continue this work. In such a situation, the question is that Iran, which is at war, has lost its Supreme Leader, why is it talking about stopping attacks on Lebanon even after the death of dozens of top leaders? Why is he so concerned about Lebanon?
The politics of West Asia is very complex. The relationship between Iran and Lebanon is also amazing. On the surface, this relationship seems to be just one of diplomacy, but behind it there is a bigger story of strategy, security, ideology and regional impact. For Iran, Lebanon is not just a small Arab country. This is an important part of its regional equation. If Lebanon becomes unstable, its impact is not limited to just Beirut. Its echo is heard in Tehran, Damascus, Gaza, Iraq and even on the border of Israel.
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Iran has long seen itself as a major power in West Asia. He wants his influence to remain in this area. For this purpose, it needs such places where it can have political and strategic influence.Lebanon is one such important point. The situation in Lebanon is very special. It is very close to Israel. It has direct contact with Syria.
Hoardings of peace talks have been put up at many places in Islamabad. Photo: PTI
It has access to the Mediterranean Sea. That is, it is a geopolitical destination from where larger regional equations can be influenced. That is why Lebanon is not just a friendly country for Iran. This is a strategic place. If its influence reduces here, then its hold in the region may also weaken. That is why it considers Lebanon as part of its larger security structure.
The discussion of relations between Iran and Lebanon cannot be complete without Hezbollah. It is a big political and military organization of Lebanon. The world considers it close to Iran. Iran does not see Hezbollah merely as a ally. He considers it a part of his resistance policy. Iran believes that Hezbollah plays a big role in maintaining pressure against Israel.
The biggest reason for the enmity between Lebanon and Israel is Hezbollah. Photo: Scott Peterson/Getty Images
If there is a major war in Lebanon, the biggest impact will be on Hezbollah. If Hezbollah weakens, Iran's regional power also weakens. For this reason, Iran remains worried about increasing tension in Lebanon. He wants the situation to not get so bad that his most important ally gets into deep trouble.
Relations between Iran and Israel have been confrontational for a long time. Both countries see each other as a major threat. In such a situation, Lebanon becomes an important pressure point for Iran. Iran does not fight a conventional war directly with Israel. Instead it tries to create a balance through regional networks, alliance groups and political influence.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
From Iran's perspective, its influence in Lebanon is a kind of strategic pressure on Israel. This pressure is not just military. This is both psychological and diplomatic. If the war in Lebanon spreads too much, the entire balance may be disturbed. Either a major regional war could break out, or an important pressure point of Iran could be weakened. That is why Iran often wants that the situation should not go out of its control. It wants to maintain tension in its own interest, but also wants to avoid full-scale war.
Iran presents itself not just as a country, but also as an idea. Such groups and countries are considered to be included in this thinking, which oppose Israel and Western pressure. Lebanon holds an important place in this ideology. There is a large population of Shia community here. The social and political base of Hezbollah is also in this society.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iran has strengthened this engagement over the years. Religion, politics and identity are all linked in this relationship. Iran often describes itself as a supporter of communities it considers under pressure. His activism in Lebanon also strengthens this image. This is why the question of Lebanon is not only strategic for Iran, but also symbolic. If the groups close to him in Lebanon weaken, his ideological credibility may also be affected. Therefore he considers war and anarchy there as a loss for himself.
Iran knows that the war in Lebanon is never limited to Lebanon alone. If the situation worsens there, Syria is affected. Tension increases on Israel's northern border. The question of Gaza becomes more complex. Its political impact can be felt till Iraq and Yemen, that is, Lebanon is like a spark. If it flares up, the entire area can be engulfed in flames.
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Iran does not want this, especially at a time when it is facing pressure on many fronts. For that, it is important that the conflict does not escalate to such an extent that external players like America become directly more active. It is also important that a situation of regional war does not arise. Iran has repeatedly talked about a ceasefire or reducing tension in Lebanon. This is not just a question of humanity. This is also a matter of its own strategic interest.
In this way, to put it clearly, Lebanon is not just a neighboring regional issue for Iran. This is an important center of its security, strategy, ideology and influence. Its influence in Lebanon provides a balance against Israel.
Because of Hezbollah its grip becomes stronger. It gets an identity even at the ideological level. Most importantly, the stability or instability of Lebanon can determine the temperature of the entire West Asia. That is why when peace talks take place, Iran insists on stopping the war in Lebanon. This is not just a matter of friendship. It is a question of his interests, his network and his future politics. If Lebanon remains calm, Iran gets breathing space in the region. If Lebanon burns, its flames can engulf the entire area. This is the reason why Tehran is always very cautious about Lebanon and this time its same caution is visible in Islamabad also.
