The Lebanese government, with support from the U.S., France, and Saudi Arabia, has initiated a disarmament plan for the terrorist group Hezbollah, raising concerns among the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced that the first phase of disarmament in southern Lebanon is nearing completion and will conclude soon.

He stated that the government is prepared to advance to the second phase in northern Lebanon, emphasizing the need for support from the Lebanese army. These statements come as part of the UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and a ceasefire agreement from November 2024, which mandates the disarmament of non-state armed groups in southern Lebanon and the deployment of the Lebanese army in border areas.

A Lebanese journalist aligned with the Iranian regime expressed concern, noting that the Lebanese army links the completion of the first phase to the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from disputed southern border areas. The desire to move to the northern phase without meeting this condition could be seen as an unusual concession to Israel.

Three days prior, officials from the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and France met in Paris with the Lebanese army commander to discuss the disarmament roadmap, which has become a key issue of political and security tension in Lebanon and the region.

Ahmad Vahidi, deputy chief of staff of Iran's armed forces, reacted by stating that such disarmament efforts would not succeed, claiming any ground confrontation would favor Hezbollah and emphasizing that Tehran is closely monitoring developments.

Meanwhile, Yousef Rajhi, Lebanon's foreign minister, cautioned that Beirut has received warnings of an imminent Israeli attack on Hezbollah positions. Israel has threatened significant action against Hezbollah if they do not surrender their weapons by the end of 2025.

Analysts from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy believe that the U.S., Israel, and the Lebanese government must take decisive steps towards Hezbollah's disarmament, as the group's military capabilities have significantly increased since the conflict with Israel, and it is actively working to rebuild its strength.