The United States has accused Hezbollah of refusing to disarm because it is following Iran’s instructions. A spokesperson for the US Department of State said Hezbollah does not want to hold discussions with the Lebanese government, the United States or Israel. According to the spokesperson, the group is instead taking orders from Iran. The statement comes as pressure grows on Hezbollah to give up its weapons and allow the Lebanese state to have full control over security and military matters. The US says Hezbollah can begin talks with the Lebanese government when it is ready to disarm. Washington is already holding discussions with the Lebanese government about Lebanon’s future and security. The State Department also stressed that the Lebanese government is the only legitimate representative of the Lebanese people when it comes to discussions about the country’s future. “The Trilateral Framework” also supports this position, saying that the Lebanese government should be the main party in discussions concerning Lebanon. The United States says it supports the Lebanese people and wants Lebanon to become a secure, independent and sovereign country. Washington argues that Lebanon should be able to make its own decisions without outside groups controlling its security or political future. US officials have also made clear that they want Hezbollah to hand over its weapons. The issue of Hezbollah’s weapons has been one of Lebanon’s biggest political and security challenges for years. Hezbollah is a powerful armed and political organization with close ties to Iran. It has fought Israel several times and says its weapons are needed to defend Lebanon. However, the Lebanese government and Hezbollah’s political opponents have long debated whether an armed group should maintain weapons outside the control of the Lebanese military. The latest US comments show that Washington is continuing to push for Hezbollah’s disarmament. The United States believes that giving the Lebanese government full control over weapons and security would help strengthen Lebanon’s sovereignty. For Hezbollah, however, giving up its weapons remains a major issue. The group has historically rejected calls for complete disarmament, arguing that it needs military capabilities to confront Israel. The disagreement could create further political tensions inside Lebanon, especially as the government faces pressure to strengthen state control over the country’s security. The United States says its goal is a stable and sovereign Lebanon, while Hezbollah’s position remains closely connected to its relationship with Iran and its military role in the region.