Report: US, KSA, Iran seek 10-year freezing of Hezbollah arms

A “settlement” over Hezbollah’s arms might be reached between the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Iran, Lebanon’s Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported on Thursday.

Iran has presented an offer entailing a 10-year freezing of Hezbollah’s arms with Tehran’s guarantee and a declaration that the group would totally withdraw from the South Litani area, in parallel with Hezbollah’s focus on political action during this period, the daily said.

“Permanent solutions for its weapons would be sought during this period in a manner that would provide it with a safe exit,” Nidaa al-Watan added, linking the reported talks to President Joseph Aoun’s recent remarks that “Hezbollah’s military wing has ended” and that the group is seeking an honorable end and an appropriate exit.”