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Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Cornyn Chairs Drug Caucus Hearing on Hezbollah's Drug Trafficking in Latin America

Published | Video Starts at 06:13

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. Analysts estimate that before the 12 day war, Iran provided between 70 and 90% of Hezbollah's annual budget. (06:13–06:27)

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Asserts that Israel's actions and Operation Midnight Hammer could reduce Hezbollah's funding.

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