Imad Mughniyeh's replacement?

In an odd convergence, Lebanon is also the focus of this recent series of news items.

An Italian newspaper recently claimed that Iran had sent a replacement liaison to Hezbollah (Hiz'b-allah), which has drawn a quick public denial from the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon.

You can probably discount that denial, in intent if not in detail. I thought the part about Hezbollah being "independent" was particularly worthy of disdain.

Here's what you might not have heard unless you are reading Lebanese media:

The Iranians might not be needing a secret liaison much longer. Being that it seems possible that Christian-Lebanese turncoat faction-leader Michel Aoun seems to be bought and paid for. Quoting the brief:

Aoun, according to Tehran political observers is a key Christian cover for Hezbollah in implementing Iranian policies in the region and for this reason he will be financially supported during the upcoming elections.

This is bad for Lebanon and bad for the neighborhood.