Nasrallah after nuclear deal: Iran won't abandon Hezbollah
"The United States is the Great Satan before and after the deal," says leader of Lebanese Shi'ite terror group in first remarks since nuclear accord was reached.
By REUTERSUpdated: JULY 25, 2015 20:29Hassan Nasrallah(photo credit: HO / AL-MANAR TV / AFP)
BEIRUT - The Lebanese Hezbollah group believes it can still count on Iran's support following Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers, leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Saturday.In his first public remarks since the agreement was reached this month in Vienna, Nasrallah said he was sure Tehran would confound critics who say it would end support to Hezbollah."We deal with every trust and complete assurance over this Nasrallah said in ceremony to honor sons and daughters of fallen Hezbollah fighters.US sanctions against three Hezbollah military leaders whom Washington said involved operations in Syria would have no impact on the group, Nasrallah said.The new sanctions following the nuclear deal and Washington's continued designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist group showed that US policies have not changed towards it, he said."The United States is the Great Satan before and after the deal," he saidUS President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry have said they are troubled by support from Iran for regional proxy groups such as Hezbollah.Nasrallah said his group was proud of Tehran's financial backing, which allowed it to stand up to Israel and US policies in the region.