Lebanon on the Brink: Hizballah, Iran, and the War's Spillover

Hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Fadi Nicholas Nassar to discuss Hizballah's role in the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the implications for Lebanon. A day after the United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran, Tehran's Lebanese proxy fired missiles at northern Israeli territory. Israel responded swiftly and forcefully, and Lebanon's government and population now fear the Iranian-backed militia is dragging the country back into war. The conversation explores the broader repercussions of Hizballah's actions against the backdrop of a widening war in Iran and Lebanon's quickly evolving political climate. Nassar also outlines recommendations for how Lebanon can move forward as a sovereign and effective state. Find Nick's recent article assessing the Lebanese authorities ' actions to disarm Hizballah here . Recorded on March 4, 2026.

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Lebanon on the Brink: Hizballah, Iran, and the War's Spillover is an episode from Middle East Focus by Middle East Institute.

This episode is 43:25 long.

This episode was published on Mar 5, 2026.

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