Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem warned the Lebanese government on Friday against confronting the Iran-backed militant group, saying there would be "no life" in Lebanon in that event. Qassem said Hezbollah and the Amal movement,

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun emphasized no group should bear arms or seek foreign aid, advocating disarmament of Hezbollah. He stressed cooperation with Iran should respect sovereignty, covering all Lebanese equally.

Hizbullah’s grip on the state has never looked weaker. Many of its leaders are dead. Its armoury is depleted. It has lost control of Beirut airport. Its land corridor to Iran via Syria and Iraq has been cut off. And its supporters are angry at its failure to rebuild what Israel destroyed last year.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reiterated calls for Hezbollah to disarm. He made the comments Thursday during a speech marking Army Day in Lebanon as pressure rises from the United States.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized national sovereignty and opposition to foreign influence during talks with Iranian official Ali Larijani. Despite Loujounan's cooperation with Iran, disarmament of Hezbollah remains a priority,