July 30, 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi today denied that Iran is helping Hizballah in its fight against Israel in Lebanon.
Asefi said Iran has not deployed any forces in Lebanon, has not sent any weapons, and does not support Hizballah militarily.
He also said if Iran decides to give Hizballah military support, the country will announce it.
(AP)