Delegation from Iran arrived in Lebanon as Sayyed Nasrallah’s funeral preparations completed
An Iranian representative has characterized the forthcoming funeral for the Lebanese Hezbollah movement's assassinated leaders as a "resurrection of resistance," aligning with the official release of further details regarding the ceremony.
In a recent social media post, Vahid Jalalzadeh, the Deputy for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranians Affairs Abroad at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the funeral procession of the esteemed resistance figures, Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Martyr Sayyed Hashim Safieddine in Beirut, will symbolize a revival of resistance.
Beirut is preparing to host a large-scale funeral on Sunday, with representatives from 78 different nations anticipated to participate in the occasion.
A parliamentary and Foreign Ministry delegation is set to travel to Lebanon to ensure the presence of a high-level contingent from the Islamic Republic of Iran at a commemorative ceremony. The event aims to reaffirm public support for resistance leaders, the official announced.
An Iranian delegation conducted an inspection of Beirut’s Camille Chamoun Sports Stadium to assess the final arrangements for the upcoming funeral procession, the Iranian Embassy in Lebanon confirmed on Friday.
The event organizers provided the delegation with an overview of the logistical and organizational strategies implemented to facilitate the seamless execution of the ceremony, as part of extensive preparations for the expected significant public attendance.
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On Friday, the committee responsible for overseeing the proceedings announced that the official funeral program is set to commence at 1:00 PM local time on Sunday. The ceremony will unfold in seven distinct segments.
According to the committee, February 23 is a date that will remain indelible in the memory of free individuals around the globe.
The committee has announced its readiness to host a significant gathering and to conduct an elaborate funeral ceremony for the two leaders of Hezbollah.
Sheikh Ali Daher, who leads the committee, announced that a significant number of dignitaries, including the President and the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, are expected to attend the funeral.
He further disclosed that Iranian officials of high standing are set to attend the event, though he refrained from providing additional specifics.
Sheikh Naim Qassem, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, is slated to address attendees at the upcoming ceremony.
In a significant escalation of tensions, Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on southern Beirut on September 27, 2024. Israeli aircraft deployed 85 tons of explosives to demolish six residential complexes in the Dahiyeh district, concluding a week-long military assault that targeted locations stretching from southern Lebanon to the Lebanese capital.
In an incident occurring in October 2024, Safieddine was reportedly killed in an operation attributed to Israeli forces.
Hezbollah has delayed the funeral services for two of its leaders, citing concerns over potential Israeli strikes targeting the events.
