Reuters: Iran sent $200 million to Hezbollah in first wartime support
Iran has transferred $200 million to Hezbollah, marking its first such support during the conflict, Reuters reports, citing two sources.
Key Takeaways
AITwo sources told Reuters that Iran has sent $200 million to Hezbollah, marking the first support of its kind during the ongoing conflict.
They added that Iran transfers funds to Hezbollah through intermediaries who charge four times the usual fees due to the risks involved, and that money was sent to Hezbollah last month.
Iran continues to support its proxies in Lebanon and Yemen, fueling divisions and engaging in hostile activities outside the framework of the nation-state, while the governments of both countries are working to confront these Tehran-backed groups and strengthen efforts to ensure weapons remain under state control.