Lebanese academic Charles Chartouni says Hezbollah’s war with Israel serves Iran—not Lebanon—and urges a bold alliance with the U.S. to end decades of foreign-fueled conflict and reclaim national sovereignty.
In a July 1, 2025 interview on YouTube, Lebanese academic Charles Chartouni said it is no secret that he is an ally of the United States and that he would rely on the U.S. to help end the “attack” on Lebanon by Hizbullah. Chartouni said that Hizbullah’s collaboration with Iran serves as a catalyst for promoting “subversive” Shiite policies across the Middle East. He added that, given the situation, he has no issue allying with any foreign power to help change the status quo.
Chartouni stated that Hizbullah is not a Lebanese political party, but a subversive group driven by Iranian policy. He emphasized that it was Hizbullah, not the Lebanese people, that wanted war with Israel, and he noted that Lebanon has international agreements with the State of Israel.