Hezbollah & Esmail Qaani

Hezbollah: Hezbollah>>> is a central focus of the ceasefire, as its complete cessation of fire and withdrawal from southern Lebanon are conditions for the agreement. The group has continued attacks despite the truce, complicating peace efforts.

Esmail Qaani: Esmail Qaani, head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Quds Force, threatened to expand the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab El Mandeb Strait, escalating concerns about global oil supply.

Hezbollah: Hezbollah sent a delegation to the funeral ceremonies, reinforcing its ties with Iran and its position against the United States and Israel.

Esmail Qaani: Esmail Qaani, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, made a rare public appearance at the funeral, highlighting the continued importance of the Quds Force in Iran's foreign operations.

Hezbollah: Hezbollah is part of the 'Axis of Resistance' alongside the Houthis, opposing Israel and the United States, indicating a broader regional alignment in the conflict.

Esmail Qaani: Esmail Qaani, commander of the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force, warned that the Houthis could choke off the Red Sea.

Hezbollah: Attacked Israel in solidarity with Iran; Lebanon seeks disarmament plan.

Esmail Qaani: IRGC Quds Force commander who warned of Red Sea closure.