The irony is that all these measures and punitive actions against Hezbollah came at the same time as signals and indications suggesting that Washington wants to open channels of dialogue with the group. This has raised questions about the implications of this duality in the U.S. position toward the future of its dealings with Hezbollah and its view of the group: Is this a deliberate policy, or does it reflect differences within the U.S. administration concerned with the region over this issue?
