Hezbollah is pounded by Israel, but key ally Iran is reluctant to intervene (original) (raw)

By Susannah George

,

Suzan Haidamous

and

Abigail Hauslohner

September 27, 2024 at 3:45 a.m. EDT

BEIRUT — Airstrikes by Israel are dealing withering blows to Hezbollah, its longtime foe just across the border in Lebanon and one of Iran’s most important allies. But Tehran has been reluctant to intervene on behalf of the militant group, choosing instead to pursue engagement with the West.

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