The Biden administration has quietly waived sanctions to allow Lebanon to import oil from Iran, both by sea and overland through Syria. Hezbollah already claims victory with its banners.

The influx of cash and prestige comes not a moment too soon for Hezbollah. In just over a year, Hezbollah had suffered three blows in Lebanon that had crippled its standing.

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