U.S. State Department: We are making efforts to avoid a "wider war" in Lebanon

The U.S. State Department confirmed that it "is making efforts to avoid a wider war in Lebanon," noting that it "is communicating with all regional parties to prevent its expansion." The State Department stated in an interview with Al-Hadath channel: "Hezbollah is exploiting the political vacuum in Lebanon, and we want the state and the Lebanese army to have control over the entire border." It added: "There is no discussion with Iran regarding Lebanon." The U.S. State Department pointed out that Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel wants a diplomatic solution on the northern front. Additionally, the U.S. State Department spokesperson called on Iran to "stop supporting and arming its proxies in the region."