# A Syrian intervention in Lebanon would be too costly for Damascus

https://mins.news/en/item/22811

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-15 07:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/15/a-syrian-intervention-in-lebanon-would-be-too-costly-for-damascus?traffic_source=rss

> Despite repeated pressure from US President Donald Trump to intervene against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Damascus is unlikely to send forces across the border. Such a move could strengthen Hezbollah politically, destabilise both countries and expose Syria to Iranian retaliation, while undermining its leadership’s push for stability, recovery and investment.

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