Iran has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to Hezbollah, declaring that the preservation of Lebanon's territorial integrity and an immediate end to Israeli military operations are non-negotiable priorities.
The statement, issued by Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, signals that Tehran remains fully engaged in the regional conflict despite ongoing diplomatic pressure.
The declaration arrives as Iran escalates its military posture in the Persian Gulf.
Tehran recently announced a significant expansion of its retaliatory campaign against United States forces in the region, involving coordinated missile and drone operations.
This dual-front approach—supporting proxies in Lebanon while directly targeting US assets in the Gulf—underscores the breadth of Iran's current military strategy.
Markets are pricing in persistent geopolitical risk.