US pushes for Hezbollah disarmament to consolidate regional gains

Following a debilitating war with Israel, the United States is actively pushing for the disarmament of Hezbollah to solidify a new balance of power in Lebanon. This effort is bolstered by a new reformist government in Beirut that has rebuffed Iranian opposition and is preparing a plan to confiscate the group's weapons. Hezbollah's position is further weakened by the recent toppling of its ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria, cutting off a key supply route. Analysts believe Lebanon is closer than ever to disarmament, as Hezbollah may see turning over its now-ineffective long-range missiles as a path to political survival.