The Army's Blood, The State's Sovereignty

Lebanese media on August 9th continued extensive coverage of the government's pursuit of an arms monopoly and state authority, extending from the August 7th session's fallout. Early reports discussed the Shiite Duo's position and Iran's influence on Hezbollah's armaments, alongside army warnings against street protests.A major shift occurred by late morning with news of an ammunition explosion in South Lebanon, causing multiple casualties among Lebanese troops. While some reports attributed it to Israeli ordnance remnants, others, notably Kataeb, specified the blast happened during the dismantling of Hezbollah missiles.This incident intensified the sovereignty debate. An Iranian official subsequently urged Lebanese figures to prevent Hezbollah's disarmament. In a direct diplomatic challenge, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry strongly condemned this interference, asserting that Lebanon's future and political system are exclusively Lebanese decisions. This rejection highlighted Beirut's firm stance against external meddling.