On the evening of the 21st, HEZBOLLAH leader Naim Qassem said in a televised address the group would respond to any Israeli aggression, called Israel an aggressor that must withdraw, and said continued Israeli troop presence on Lebanese territory was "impossible" and there is no space in Lebanon for an Israeli "security zone." He added Lebanon has its own national army responsible for safeguarding sovereignty and said HEZBOLLAH cooperates with the Lebanese Armed Forces.

Former U.S. ambassador to Oman Richard Schmierer said President Trump's recent comments on the Strait of Hormuz, including a 60‑day reference, may be intended to shift attention from current tensions. He said uncertainty persists: CENTCOM claims it can ensure safe transit while Iran warns ships not to pass or face danger, and it is unclear which side can enforce its position. Schmierer added shipowners and insurers have likely taken note; several vessels are already transiting waters near Oman's coast with apparent U.S. naval support, so commercial shipping is likely to decline but not stop.

真主党领导人：以色列不会继续驻扎在黎巴嫩。