DID Press: Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Ahmad Vahidi, rejected recent efforts by the United States, Saudi Arabia, France, and Israel to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing that the scenario lacks practical feasibility and that the parties pushing for it are fully aware of the consequences of a ground confrontation with Hezbollah.
Commenting on recent consultations in Paris among officials from the U.S., Saudi Arabia, France, and Lebanon to draft a roadmap for Hezbollah’s disarmament, Vahidi described these efforts as “unrealistic” and said: “For a long time, they have talked about disarming Hezbollah, but they do not dare to attempt it because they know that in a ground war, the outcome would favor Hezbollah.”
He added that battlefield experience has shown that Hezbollah has the ability to suppress any enemy in ground combat, a reality that serves as the main deterrent against military adventurism.
Referring to the upcoming meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump, Vahidi said: “Iran is carefully monitoring all developments,” and characterized repeated Israeli threats as signs of “confusion and weakness” within the regime.
According to Vahidi, the Israeli military fundamentally lacks the capability to engage effectively in a ground battle with Hezbollah, relying instead on aerial superiority and long-range attacks, which primarily impact civilians rather than achieving military objectives.
In recent days, officials from France, Saudi Arabia, and the United States have met with Lebanon’s army commander in Paris to discuss Hezbollah’s disarmament. The movement has consistently opposed such initiatives, repeatedly stating that it will not hand over its weapons, which it considers a key part of Lebanon’s national defense strategy.
Vahidi also addressed claims about a weakening of the resistance axis and Iran’s deterrent power following the recent 12-day conflict, rejecting them outright. He stressed that Israel’s attempts to exaggerate its military achievements are part of a psychological and media campaign aimed at masking its real weaknesses.