Lebanon’s Hezbollah, allies likely to lose parliamentary majority, sources say

By Laila Bassam, Timour Azhari, Maya Gebeily and Tom Perry BEIRUT (Reuters) -Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in the Lebanese parliament after Sunday’s election, three sources allied to the group said, in a major blow to the heavily armed faction that reflects anger with ruling parties. Analysts said this could lead to political deadlock and conflict as deeply divided factions hash out powersharing deals over top state positions, risking further delays to reforms that are needed to address the economic crisis and unlock donor aid. Opponents of Shi’ite Musl…

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