Hezbollah Blames U.S. for Israeli Strikes on Iran—but Says It Won’t Retaliate

Hezbollah Blames U.S. for Israeli Strikes on Iran—but Says It Won’t Retaliate

By Ethan D.C. | USA News Desk

In a rapidly escalating Middle East flashpoint, Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has publicly accused the United States of backing Israel in its alleged attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. The accusations come amid growing concerns over regional tensions as Tehran continues to face mounting pressure over its controversial atomic program.

In an exclusive comment to Reuters, a senior Hezbollah official stated that while the group condemns Israel's latest military operations, it has no immediate plans to launch a retaliatory attack on the Jewish state. The official emphasized that Hezbollah’s priority remains “supporting Palestinian resistance” while avoiding direct confrontation that could trigger a full-scale war.

This comes as Israel has been ramping up what intelligence experts believe are covert strikes aimed at slowing down Iran’s nuclear development. While the Israeli government has neither confirmed nor denied these actions, Tehran has accused Tel Aviv of carrying out sabotage operations at key nuclear sites, including Natanz.

U.S. Caught in the Crossfire?

Hezbollah alleges that the United States is complicit in the strikes by offering military, intelligence, and diplomatic support to Israel. “These aggressive acts would not be possible without American backing,” the group said in a statement. U.S. officials have yet to respond to these allegations, but Washington has long maintained that Israel has the right to defend itself from Iranian threats.

Despite Hezbollah’s accusations, the group appears to be treading carefully. Analysts suggest that the group is balancing its rhetoric with strategic restraint, likely to avoid an all-out war with Israel amid Lebanon’s ongoing economic and political crisis.

Hamas and Houthis Join the Chorus

Meanwhile, other Iran-aligned factions have voiced their outrage. Yemen’s Houthi rebels—engaged in a years-long war against a Saudi-led coalition—issued a statement blasting Israel's actions as “blatant aggression” and vowed to continue resisting “Zionist expansionism.” Palestinian militant group Hamas also condemned the airstrikes, warning that such provocations could ignite broader unrest across the region.

Both groups stopped short of announcing any immediate military action, suggesting a coordinated strategy among Iran’s proxies to apply pressure without direct escalation—at least for now.

What’s Next?

With Hezbollah holding fire, for now, the Biden administration finds itself in a precarious position. As the U.S. continues to support Israel diplomatically and militarily, it must also manage delicate talks with Iran over reviving the nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Experts warn that further Israeli strikes—or a miscalculation by any party—could blow up already fragile negotiations and plunge the region into deeper chaos.

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