David Hale: Iran is a Key Decision Maker in Lebanon

U.S. Undersecretary of State Ambassador David Hale confirmed that the main decision-maker regarding what is happening on the front in Lebanon is not in Beirut, but in Tehran. Hale stated in an interview with "Sky News Arabia" that "Iran, as a key decision maker, I do not believe wants to put Hezbollah in a dangerous position." He continued, "There must be an approach to address the Iranian issue. The Iranians themselves will face consequences if they do not change their policies." Hale noted that "the level of complexity regarding firepower has increased significantly since 2006, and thus any conflict that occurs today would be larger." He emphasized that "it is not in anyone's interest to have an uncontrollable war at this stage."