According to a Hezbollah official, the Iranian terrorist proxy will not get involved if the United States carries out limited strikes on the Islamic Republic. As military options against Iran are being weighed, the U.S. is reportedly considering limited strikes rather than a full-scale military campaign. Any direct attack on the Ayatollah, Iran’s Supreme Leader, would cross a red line for Hezbollah and warrant a response from the terror group, Ynet reports.
Lebanese authorities have expressed concern that Hezbollah could be drawn into a broader regional war if U.S. strikes on Iran escalate. Officials in Lebanon say Israel has warned that in such a scenario it would severely target civilian infrastructure, including Beirut’s international airport.
The comments come as Bloomberg reported that Iran has accelerated oil shipments in recent days, in what analysts see as a possible effort to safeguard exports ahead of potential U.S. military action.
Citing data from energy analytics firm Kpler, Bloomberg said roughly 20 million barrels of oil were loaded from Iran’s Kharg Island terminal between Feb. 15 and Feb. 20 — nearly triple the volume shipped during the same period in January. That amounts to more than 3 million barrels per day, well above Tehran’s usual export pace.
In his State of the Union address yesterday, Donald Trump said that Iran is working to revive its nuclear program. While talks between the two nations are set to continue tomorrow, Israel is actively preparing for possible retaliatory attacks from Iran as tensions continue to escalate.
With these threats very real, The Fellowship has been working nonstop across Israel alongside local authorities. More than a dozen mobile bomb shelters have been deployed, and hospitals have made preparations — including reinforcing walls — to transition from routine operations to emergency services. The Fellowship and our generous supporters remain ready to stand with Israel and its people as we pray for their security and safety during this volatile time.
