One of Iran’s key strengths during the Third Imposed War was its asymmetric warfare strategy against a powerful coalition led by the United States and supported by Israel and certain Arab monarchies. This strategy relied heavily on the sacrifices of resistance groups in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and Palestine. Hezbollah’s intervention, while Iran was under intense aerial and naval attacks, diverted Israeli attention and limited its ability to concentrate all of its military resources against Iran. The text argues that, with the current fragile ceasefire involving Iran, Israel has taken advantage of the situation by escalating attacks on Lebanon. Therefore, it calls on the Islamic Republic of Iran to adopt a fair and supportive approach toward Lebanon, using all available means to alleviate the suffering of the Lebanese people and deter further Israeli actions.
- Increase economic pressure on Israel.
- Strengthen military deterrence against attacks on Lebanon.
- Enhance support for Hezbollah’s defensive capabilities.
- Disrupt Israeli military operations and leadership structures.
- Expand diplomatic efforts to ease pressure on Hezbollah.
- Coordinate media campaigns in support of Lebanon and Hezbollah.
- Signal the possibility of broader regional resistance responses.
- Mobilize humanitarian aid and solidarity for displaced Lebanese civilians.
This policy note is written by Hossein Koshali at Justice Establishment Think Tank in 2026.
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