U.S. State Department Official Calls Hezbollah `Unacceptable` During Visit To Lebanon
(WorldNews Iran)

The U.S. State Department criticized Lebanon´s Iran-backed Hezbollah group on Monday for digging tunnels into Israel and stockpiling rockets, as Washington steps up efforts to isolate Tehran, Reuters reported. In recent weeks, Israeli forces uncovered tunnels they said were dug by Hezbollah, and Lebanon complained about Israel´s construction of a barrier along disputed parts of the border. The United States, Israel´s closest ally, regards Hezbollah as a terrorist group and has pledged tougher steps to counteract Iranian influence in the region, but it has also reiterated its backing for the Lebanese government - which includes Hezbollah representatives - and army. Secretary of State Mike...