Iran & Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr

Iran: Iran is a key sponsor of Hezbollah and has directly retaliated against Israel for strikes in Lebanon. Iran uses Lebanon as leverage in negotiations with the United States and seeks to prevent any weakening of Hezbollah.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary, warned of a response after Israel's strike on Beirut, stating that violations of red lines will not be tolerated and emphasizing Lebanon's importance to Iran.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps veteran, has provided crucial support to Ahmad Vahidi, solidifying the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' control over the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic mandates.