Iran views the recent four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as a strategic opportunity to rebuild the Lebanon-based terror group, sources close to Hezbollah told the Washington Post. The truce, which began earlier this week, allows Iran to reassess its proxy and focus on restoring its strength and deterrence capabilities in the region.

During Israel’s recent military campaign in Lebanon, Hezbollah was expecting greater support from Iran’s regional allies. However, the sources revealed that the group’s resistance axis, which includes factions from Yemen and Iraq, offered little assistance during Lebanon’s vulnerability under heavy Israeli bombardment.

Despite Hezbollah suffering significant losses—most notably, the death of its long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in September, alongside other top-ranking officials—Iran remains committed to ensuring Hezbollah’s survival. Sources indicate that Iran is ready to allocate funds for the group’s reconstruction and bolster its position within Lebanon’s Shiite community.

While Iran welcomed the ceasefire, it also suggested the truce could shape its broader regional strategy, especially regarding its response to an Israeli airstrike on Iranian interests in October. The temporary ceasefire provides a brief respite, but Iran’s efforts to restore Hezbollah could have lasting and far-reaching consequences for the region’s stability.