Hezbollah funding plan indicates a new challenge to Lebanon’s government
The reported $200m in aid from Iran to Hezbollah has put the Lebanese government under increased pressure from the US.
According to Al Jazeera English, the reported $200m in aid from Iran to Hezbollah has put the Lebanese government under increased pressure from the US.
This politics story centres on Lebanon. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Hezbollah, Iran and Lebanese.
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- Hezbollah, Iran, Lebanese
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