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US expects army to disarm Hezbollah, calls it 'root cause of Lebanon's crises'

A U.S. State Department spokesperson told MTV that the Lebanon's political, economic, and security crises share a single root cause: Hezbollah.

The spokesperson said Washington expects the Lebanese army to proceed with disarming Hezbollah and dismantling its infrastructure nationwide, starting from pilot areas.

He added that Lebanon must choose between remaining under Iranian influence or reclaiming control of its future.


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