Religious Differences Exploited in Region’s Political Conflicts
During an interview aired live on the Syrian al-Ekhbariya channel, Nasrallah also reiterated that getting involved in the war in Syria was a pure choice of Hezbollah alone, and that the part can shoulder the full responsibility for his decision.
"From the very beginning, we anticipated that the war in Syria will be long and harsh... because a huge battle was being prepared for."
He explained that the reasons behind targeting Syria are not only due to its support for the resistance, but also because it has been an independent state during the last decades by making its own decisions and planning its strategy.
"Syria is also a central state in the region, and no one can set the future of the regional aside from Syria," Nasrallah said, noting that the western camp thought President Bashar al-Assad was in need to their support and relations in order to strengthen his legitimacy following the demise of his father.
Hezbollah Secretary General stated that al-Qaeda terrorist organizations came to Syria in order to control it and to extend its control over the region and over Yemen, Al-Manar TV reported.
"Since the first day, Assad was ready to answer the rightful popular demands and for dialogue. When they (western camp) realized that, they pressed towards the wide military action."
"They didn't want to serve the interests of the Syrian people, but to topple the regime because it is resistant and independent, and because they want to dominate over Syria and turn it back to a country that has nothing to do with all regional events," his eminence reiterated, stressing that war on Syria has failed since the state still exists, as well as its sovereignty.
"War on Syria has failed due to the steadfastness of the leadership and army, and the wide popular support."
Elsewhere in his remarks, Hezbollah leader demanded an immediate end to the Saudi-led military invasion of Yemen, insisting that the kingdom aims to reclaim control over the neighboring nation.
“If Yemen leaves Saudi Arabia’s control, it also exits US control, and how can America let go of Yemen,” Nasrallah said, emphasizing that the Saudi regime and some of its regional and western allies have failed to achieve anything by launching the deadly bombardment campaign against the impoverished Arab nation.
He further said Riyadh must end its military aggression and allow Yemeni groups to initiate a dialog under international supervision.
Nasrallah also underlined that the US-backed Persian Gulf monarchy will suffer a heavy defeat as the Yemeni population is increasingly standing up against the Al Saud regime.
