“The conflict has spread to Lebanon”— It did not just spread to Lebanon as Hezbollah has been provoking Israel for years, with their allies: Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Venezuela
The Islamic Republic of Iran is a key patron of the Lebanese Shia Islamist militia and political party Hezbollah. Iranian support, including financial aid, deployment of Revolutionary Guards, and training, has played an important role in Hezbollah’s formation and development. Hezbollah has functioned as Iran’s proxy since its inception.