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Will Hezbollah’s victory end West’s dominance in the Middle East?
Made Popular May 10 2008
Hezbollah have seized most of western Beirut, the pro-government media is shut and possibly Lebanon is on the edge of a planned civil war. According to Lebanon’s governing coalition, it’s a coup aimed at restoring the influence of Syria and Iran. Hezbollah responded to a government move on Monday to shut down its telecoms network, considering it a declaration of war. Iranian-backed Hezbollah is presenting themselves as liberators of Lebanon and allies of the Lebanese Army against a corrupt US-backed government.
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The United States administration should need little persuasion if Hezbollah becomes more powerful within Lebanon. It might be a victory for us and a defeat for the US. By blindly supporting Israel, the US is busy in providing the justification for extremists and militant groups existing in the region.
(Global Perspectives)
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Yes, The Bush government is losing its grip over middle east. The sudden convulsion of violence has actually boosted the influence of Iran and Syria in the whole region. Hezbollah's victory has dented the prestige of the United States and France in middle east.
(Global Perspectives)
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Bush is to leave for the Middle East on Tuesday to visit Israel, then Saudi Arabia and on to Egypt. The US is well under pressure now. UNSC spokesman Gordon Johndroe has said - Hezbollah needs to make a choice: Be a terrorist organization or be a political party, but quit trying to be both. They need to stop their disruptive activities now.
Bush has a plan to meet Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora at Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm al-Sheikh next week.
Bush has a plan to meet Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora at Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm al-Sheikh next week.
(Global Perspectives)
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One does not have proof, but one gets the nagging feeling that the present Hezbollah uprising is the brainchild of hawks in the Iranian government.
Iran wants to establish its sphere of influence in the Middle East and cut away all US influence in the region.
US president Bush obliged it by getting rid of Saddam Hussain. Iran lost no time in propping up Shia outfits like the SICRI and Mahdi army in the country.
While the US is busy fighting Moqtada al Sadr’s men in Iraq, Iran has opened another front in Lebanon. It is a well known fact that Hezbollah has the backing of Iran.
Iran wants to establish its sphere of influence in the Middle East and cut away all US influence in the region.
US president Bush obliged it by getting rid of Saddam Hussain. Iran lost no time in propping up Shia outfits like the SICRI and Mahdi army in the country.
While the US is busy fighting Moqtada al Sadr’s men in Iraq, Iran has opened another front in Lebanon. It is a well known fact that Hezbollah has the backing of Iran.
(Global Perspectives)
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It was the worst attack since the 1975-90 civil war and a major blow to the US policy on the Middle East when the Hezbollah fighters seized control of Muslim west Beirut. they just routed the supporters of the western-backed government from the region. The US administration has urged Iran and Syria not to extend support to the Lebanese militant group.
(Global Perspectives)
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End what? West's dominance in the Middle East? I mean, are you really serious? This is absurd. It means there would be more US and Israeli interference in to the affairs of Lebanon and more bombing campaigns inside Lebanon by Israelis (of course with US backing). Remember how Bush bullied Syria out of Lebanon following the Hariri murder? It's not the West. It's USA and its 51st state Israel that needs excuses to stay put in the region.
(Global Perspectives)
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Dominance in the Mid East won't end just because of an insignificant victory by a militia in a country as divided as Lebanon. How many Arab countries are pawns to the Americans? How many are secret Israel friends? If at all, it is bad news for the Hezbollah supporters - Iran and Syria. There is no doubt that Israel will up the ante now against it should Hezbollah starts hitting Israeli territories again with rockets.
(Global Perspectives)
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