TEHRAN – High-ranking Iranian officials have joined tens of thousands of mourners at the funerals of Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrara and Syed Hashem Safidydeen.
The main ceremony took place at Beirut’s Kamille Chamone Sports City Stadium, Lebanon’s largest sports arena, and despite Israel-induced obstacles, it elicited a large turnout.
Nasrara, Secretary-General of Hezbollah, was assassinated in an Israeli regime airstrike for 32 years between the second half of 2023 and early 2024, respectively.
A high-level Iranian delegation led by Congress President Mohamad Bagh Galivavu attended the funeral procession.
The delegation included Foreign Minister Abbas Araguchi, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeir Bakaei, and several members of the Iranian parliament.
Additionally, four delegations representing the leaders of the Islamic Revolution attended the ritual, Ali Khamenei, who had sought Ali Khamenei. The delegations included Mohammad Hassan Akhtali, Sayid Mojtaba Hosseini, Mosen Komi and Sayid Reza Takavi.
High Commanders (IRGC) of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) were Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, deputy commander of the IRGC, and Brigadier General Eraj Masjedi, deputy coordinator of the IRGC Quds unit.
Iranian President Masuud Pezeshkian, although physically nonexistent, praised the “great Lebanese nation” in a statement, “supporting the brave sons, the covenant, defending the honor of Umma; He urged us to take pride in the noble leaders who embraced Martism.
Several more Iranian officials joined social media to pay tribute to the fallen leaders and welcomed them for their long, dignified battle against Israeli occupation.
Galibaff: “Hezbollah is taller and more resilient.”
Speaking to a reporter at Beirut International Airport, Gallibah speaker reflected the transformation of Lebanon since his visit four months ago when Israeli airstrikes plunged the country into chaos.
“During my last visit, Beirut was engulfed in smoke and fire as Zionist missiles rained from the sky. But despite this, Hezbollah is taller and more resilient.” He declared.
Galibahu highlighted the failed threat of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “occupying Lebanon and destroying Gaza,” saying, “Today, Gazan has dipped to tile rub, but the Zionist regime has come from South Lebanon. He was exiled.
“Stability now governs, and Iran supports a consensus built by the Lebanese government, parliament, resistance and people,” the parliament head concluded.
Araguchi: “The ultimate victory awaits Lebanon”
Foreign Minister Araguchi spoke to the press and said the large funeral was a rebellious message to the Israeli regime.
“This procession proves that resistance is alive, Hezbollah is alive, and its ideals endure,” he insists, nasrara and Safiedin “champions who freed the land and crushed the profession.” was praised as
Araguc vowed that Iran will remain “a decline in the sea of Lebanon’s resistance,” adding that “the final victory awaits, as we won earlier.”
Additionally, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei highlighted the large turnout at the funeral in an interview, calling it a testament to Lebanon’s “unbreakable spirit.”
Recalling his visit five months ago amidst the Israeli artillery fire, he said: Today, that is pulsating with Hezbollah’s flag and solution. ”
In a post on X, Fukaei praised the martyrs as “an immortal symbol of dignity,” writing that “their sacrifice to Palestinian freedom and Lebanon’s sovereignty inspires everyone who seeks justice.” Masu.
Furthermore, General Fadavi, the IRGC deputy commander, was on the sidelines of the ceremony, saying “guests from over 80 countries came to Lebanon to honor Martians,” and the widespread international attendance I paid attention to the following.
He also emphasized the importance of honouring martians, saying, “It is God’s duty to us to respect righteous people like martians and martians Safidiin.” Ta.
Furthermore, General Fadabi highlighted the importance of Said Hassan Nasrara’s long-term leadership, noting that Nasrara had led the Resistance Front for over 30 years.
Iran’s immobilisation at funerals reaffirms not only its relationship between Tehran and Beirut, but its role in the axis of resistance.
As Lebanon tackles political fractures and economic distress, Tehran’s support ensures that Hezbollah remains both a military shield and a political force against Israeli invasion.
Despite the travel challenges, the large Iranian turnout also highlights the depth of domestic support for the Nasrala and Hezbollah causes. Foreign Minister Araguchi said the delegation’s presence is evidence of Iran’s unwavering support for “two pillars of Hezbollah’s resistance.”