Iran: Nasrallah ridiculed the myth of Western invincibility in 2006; martyrdom signals a new era
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has paid tribute to the legacy of the late Secretary General of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who was recently martyred in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
In an Arabic-language post on X on Monday, the senior diplomat reported that Nasrallah had derided the notion of invincibility attributed to Western military technologies.
Hezbollah compelled a retreat by the Israeli military, despite its advanced U.S. and Western-backed armaments, under the command of Nasrallah during the 33-Day War of 2006 against Lebanon.
Araghchi praised the resistance leader, lauding him as the “commander of the first Arab force to defeat the Israelis,” and for successfully reclaiming Lebanese territory previously occupied by Tel Aviv.
In a previous confrontation in 2000, Hezbollah similarly repelled an Israeli offensive, successfully terminating an 18-year occupation of southern Lebanon by Israeli forces.
The Iranian official remarked that Nasrallah has gradually transformed the vision of the so-called ‘satanic entity’ into a nightmare over the course of three decades.
“He has now achieved the esteemed status of martyrdom for the cause of al-Quds, a goal he long aspired to. Undoubtedly, his sacrifice will symbolize the triumph of justice over injustice.”
On Friday, a key resistance leader was martyred amidst severe Israeli airstrikes targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut. This event is part of the regime’s continuing escalation against Lebanon.
“Resilience Set to Strengthen”
In a recent interview with Lebanon’s al-Mayadeen television network, Araghchi emphasized that although Nasrallah’s martyrdom constitutes a “great loss,” it would not signify the cessation of the resistance.
He stated that the martyrdom signifies the commencement of a new era marked by increased resilience, highlighting that Hezbollah possesses numerous distinguished individuals who will continue to fervently advance the group’s anti-Israeli campaign.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Araghchi asserted that the assassination of Sayyed Nasrallah would not go unpunished and would, in fact, bolster the resolve and capability of Hezbollah.
