BEIRUT, Lebanon — Hezbollah has indicated it will not intervene militarily if the United States launches “limited” strikes against Iran, but warned any attack targeting Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, or an attempt to overthrow the Iranian government would prompt a response. The statements, made by a Hezbollah official on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, reflect a cautious approach to escalating regional tensions.
According to reports from CNN Arabic, the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated Hezbollah’s position is non-intervention in the event of limited U.S. Strikes. However, the official emphasized that targeting Khamenei would be a “red line” that could not be ignored.
“If the goal is to overthrow the Iranian regime or target the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the party will intervene then,” the official said, as reported by Al Jazeera. The official further warned that any war aimed at toppling the Iranian government would likely lead to Israel launching a war against Lebanon, and that Hezbollah’s response in such a scenario “will not be limited but an existential fight.”
The statements come amid heightened tensions and a significant U.S. Military presence in the region, as negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program continue. A regional source confirmed to Irm News that Hezbollah would risk its own future by supporting Iran against the United States.
The potential for escalation is also being closely watched in Lebanon, where concerns are growing about the country being drawn into a wider conflict, as noted by Sky News Arabia. The situation underscores the delicate balance of power in the region and the potential for miscalculation.
Recent reports also indicate Israeli forces targeted a neighborhood in Lebanon with mortar fire, according to Al Youm Al Sabea.
