Iran's Lebanon Move in Switzerland: Qatar Becomes a Balancing Factor

Lebanese political analyst Malik Abu Hamdan stated that Iran has prioritized the Lebanon file in the Swiss negotiations.

Iran insists on expressions related to Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty, which is done to highlight the issue of troop withdrawal in the future. Actually, what determines the conditions is the balance of power.

Iran is insisting on issues related to Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Abu Hamdan emphasized that the statements of Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reflect the new reality imposed in Switzerland.Evaluating the developments in Lebanon, Abu Hamdan said that Iran will continue to be interested in the resistance file in Lebanon, but this will happen in a new format.

Iran's role in Lebanon will continue, but in a new format. There is a new generation in the Iranian administration; the new team that will be interested in the resistance file in Lebanon will apply a different approach, especially in the political field, through Qatari and Pakistani mediators.

This change in Iran's Lebanon policy is seen as part of Tehran's efforts to maintain its influence in the region.Regarding Qatar's role, Abu Hamdan noted that Doha's pragmatic approach will not allow emotional reactions to influence its political decisions.

What emerges is a new balance. The Islamic Republic of Iran wants Qatar to play this role, and the Americans do not object to it.

Abu Hamdan described Qatar's position in the region as balanced.

Qatar is in a balanced position in the region; it is very clear on the issue of resistance against Israel, and it follows a balanced line in its approach to the realities on the ground.

Qatar takes a clear stance against Israel, while maintaining a balanced approach to the realities on the ground.