John Cornyn: “Hezbollah lost an important ally following the collapse of…”

“While Hezbollah has had a significant has been a significant terrorist threat to the United States, they have faced significant setbacks in the past year. In 2024, Israel eliminated much of Hezbollah's senior leadership. Hezbollah lost an important ally following the collapse of Bashar Al Assad's regime in Syria in December of 2024. And most importantly, Israel's success in the 12 day war with Iran and President Trump's brave decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites in Operation Midnight Hammer could dry up a key source of funding for Hezbollah.” (05:07–05:16)

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