His statement comes as a direct response to warnings issued by US Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, who cautioned Hezbollah against involvement in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Qassem, in a resolute statement, affirmed, "Tyrannical America and criminal Israel will not be able to subjugate the Iranian people and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps." He further emphasized Hezbollah's enduring commitment, stating the group still had "the responsibility to stand by Iran and provide it with all forms of support that contribute to putting an end to this tyranny and oppression."
Barrack, also the US ambassador to Turkey, was making his first visit to Beirut on Thursday, where he engaged with top Lebanese officials, including Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, an ally of Hezbollah. Following his meeting with Berri, Barrack conveyed a stern message from the US administration. Responding to inquiries about potential Hezbollah involvement in the conflict, he stated, "I can say on behalf of President (Donald) Trump... that would be a very, very, very bad decision." (Read More)
