Still, in a new phase of an old regional conflict, Hezbollah and Iran have been put on notice anew. (Stephanie Jenzer/CBC)"In targeting Hezbollah, Saudi also hopes to weaken Iran's influence in the region," said Amal Saad, a Lebanese University professor and author of a book on Hezbollah. Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri speaks during a regional banking conference in Beirut, Lebanon, in November. "It is very difficult for anyone to force anything on Hezbollah, and Hariri learned that the hard way," said Saad. Keeping Lebanon neutralThe coalition deal Hezbollah and Hariri struck nearly a year ago also included seeing a Hezbollah ally and preferred choice — Michel Aoun — take over the presidency.

Source: CBC News December 03, 2017 10:00 UTC