From Lebanon to Yemen: Hezbollah and the Houthis, partners in terror

The Hezbollah, a well-documented terrorist group operating in Lebanon, has condemned the recent decision by the U.S. administration to reclassify Yemen’s Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organization." 

This move, which Hezbollah described as an "unjust classification," reveals the Shiite group’s brazen hypocrisy and its role as a staunch defender of Iran’s broader ambitions in the Middle East.

In a statement, Hezbollah claimed that the U.S. decision was a "direct attack against the oppressed Yemeni people," accusing the United States of continuous aggression against Yemen’s land and resources. However, this narrative conveniently ignores the reality: both Hezbollah and the Houthis are Iranian-funded terrorist organizations responsible for widespread violence, destabilization, and human suffering across the region.

Far from being champions of the "oppressed," Hezbollah and the Houthis represent tools of Iran’s "Axis of Resistance," a network of militant groups that actively undermine peace and security in the Middle East. 

This Axis, which includes Hamas and other Iranian proxies, is united by its commitment to opposing Israel, the United States, and their allies, often at the expense of civilian lives and regional stability.

Hezbollah’s Ridiculous Posturing

The condemnation by Hezbollah is absurd for several reasons. First, Hezbollah itself has been classified as a terrorist organization by numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, Germany, and others. Its long history of violence—ranging from the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing to its involvement in Syria’s brutal civil war—makes it one of the most dangerous actors in the region.

Second, Hezbollah’s claim to stand with the "oppressed" is laughable when the group has directly contributed to the suffering of civilians in Lebanon, Syria, and beyond. Its actions in Syria, where it supported the Assad regime’s atrocities, and its role in Lebanon’s political and economic collapse, illustrate its priorities: power and loyalty to Iran, not the well-being of the people it claims to represent.

Iran’s Puppets in Action

The Houthis, like Hezbollah, are a key component of Iran’s regional strategy. Under the guise of resistance, they have launched countless attacks against civilian targets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, using drones and missiles supplied by Tehran. Their actions have worsened the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, a country already devastated by years of conflict.

Hezbollah’s defense of the Houthis underscores its loyalty to Iran and its shared role in advancing Tehran’s agenda. The so-called "Axis of Resistance" is not a coalition of freedom fighters but a network of terrorist organizations designed to project Iranian influence and destabilize the region.

By condemning the U.S. decision, Hezbollah attempts to deflect attention from its own actions and those of the Houthis. The group’s rhetoric about "resistance" and "oppression" serves as a smokescreen for its real objectives: perpetuating violence, spreading Iranian influence, and undermining any prospects for peace in the Middle East.

The U.S. decision to reclassify the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization is not only justified but necessary. Groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis thrive on chaos and conflict, often targeting innocent civilians while exploiting humanitarian crises to their advantage.

Rather than condemning the U.S., Hezbollah should look inward and reflect on its own role as a perpetrator of terrorism and suffering. Until groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis are held accountable, the Middle East will continue to grapple with instability and violence fueled by their actions.

It is time to see Hezbollah’s condemnation for what it is: a hypocritical attempt to disguise its role as a terrorist organization loyal to Iran and opposed to peace. 

The world must not be swayed by their rhetoric and must continue to stand firm against those who perpetuate terror under the guise of resistance.