Report: Iran tells regional allies, Hezbollah to prepare for broader conflict

Iran has told its regional allies, including Hezbollah, to prepare for the possibility of a broader conflict amid military escalations with the United States, Lebanon’s Nidaa Al Watan newspaper reports, citing information obtained from meetings held in Tehran on the sidelines of the recent funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

According to the report, leaders of the Iran-backed regional “Axis of Resistance” told allies that the period of waiting is nearing an end and that preparations for military scenarios have become a priority.

Hezbollah was reportedly instructed to be fully prepared for any escalation, with Iranian officials warning that any future conflict could be broader and more severe than previous fighting.

Nidaa Al Watan also reports that Tehran still views Hezbollah as its most important regional asset following setbacks suffered by Iranian terror proxies in recent months.