Rubio denounces Hezbollah threats to overthrow Lebanese gov't
Marco Rubio condemned Hezbollah's threats to destabilize the Lebanese government, asserting that such actions would not prevail. He accused the group of leading Lebanon into chaos following a speech by terror leader Qassem. Rubio's comments reflect ongoing concerns about Hezbollah's influence in the region.
- ▪Rubio stated that Hezbollah's threats of violence would not succeed.
- ▪He accused Hezbollah of dragging Lebanon toward chaos.
- ▪The remarks came in response to a speech by terror leader Qassem.
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Rubio denounces Hezbollah threats to overthrow Lebanese gov'tRubio said Hezbollah’s threats of violence and overthrow would not succeed, accusing the group of dragging Lebanon toward chaos, in reaction to terror leader Qassem's speech on Sunday.Follow us on GoogleUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026.(photo credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS)
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