Prime Minister Nawaf Salam confirmed, in an interview with “TV” this evening, Sunday, that “the war was imposed on Lebanon and it is not our choice,” saying: “We hoped that whoever brought us into the war would be rational before taking the risk again.” He pointed out that "each of Hezbollah's 6 missiles cost 10,000 displaced Lebanese," explaining that "Lebanon is many years behind on the path to arms control." Salam considered that “those who took us to war aimed to avenge Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei,” saying: “It is not the duty of the Lebanese to avenge Khamenei.” Salam pointed out that "the ministerial statement that stressed the restriction of weapons gained Hezbollah's confidence," adding: "Hezbollah's missiles, in addition to their many damages, threatened the government's credibility." He stressed that "we will not back down from the government's decisions to restrict weapons," continuing: "Hezbollah's threat is aimed at preventing us from asking about the reasons we are living." Salam stressed that "Hezbollah's threats will not intimidate us," considering that "controlling weapons has become more urgent today after the cost of the support war." In addition, he said: “We dropped the concept of prohibiting negotiations with Israel,” noting that “there is no agenda yet for negotiations.” Salam believed that “the initiative to negotiate with Israel is still in place on our part,” pointing out that “we are seeking to form an unified national delegation to negotiate with Israel.” He stressed that "the ceasefire and Israel's exit from Lebanon are the goal of direct negotiations." In another context, Salam said that “a statement of what was said to be attributed to army officers is suspicious,” explaining that “dark rooms are behind the statement of what was said to be attributed to national officers in the Lebanese army.” He continued: “I informed the commander of the army and the government of my refusal to submit to Hezbollah’s blackmail,” adding: “I do not call for a confrontation with Hezbollah, but I do not accept submitting to its blackmail.” The Prime Minister stressed, "I refuse to submit to Hezbollah's blackmail." About the government... In another context, he stressed that “accusing the government of negligence towards the displaced is aimed at diverting attention from Hezbollah’s accountability,” explaining that “a large portion of the displaced benefit from the government’s relief programs.” Salam also stressed that “there is no discussion yet of a ministerial reshuffle,” saying: “I adhere to all the ministers and do not want to replace any of them.” About the Revolutionary Guard... On another note, the Prime Minister explained that “the Revolutionary Guard is present in Lebanon and is leading military operations,” considering that “it was the Revolutionary Guard that launched marches from Lebanon on Cyprus.” He pointed out that "members of the Revolutionary Guard are residing illegally in Lebanon," stressing that "the implementation of the government's decision to remove the Revolutionary Guard from Lebanon is under implementation." Salam added: “Revolutionary Guard members reside in Lebanon with fake passports.” He reported that "Hezbollah members carrying weapons were arrested." In addition, he stressed that “we cannot agree to reuse Lebanon as a platform to harm Arab countries,” adding: “We will not agree to reuse Lebanon as a platform to harm Arab countries.” He continued: "The Lebanese state condemned the Hezbollah cells active in Arab countries at the Riyadh meeting." Salam concluded by saying: “The state is the only refuge for all Lebanese regardless of their affiliations,” noting that “the majority of the Lebanese support the government’s decisions.”