Iranian figure attacks Berri, warns of Shiite split

Hosam al-Din Ashna, a former advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and a founder of Iran's intelligence service, has launched a sharp verbal attack on Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Ashna warned of a potential split within Lebanon's Shiite community, a significant political bloc traditionally aligned with Hezbollah and Amal. He also condemned ongoing Lebanese-Israeli negotiations, framing them as a threat to regional resistance. The comments highlight internal tensions and Iran's concern over Lebanon's diplomatic direction.