The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, held crucial talks with the leader of the powerful Lebanese group Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, during his visit to Beirut. Amirabdollahian, who arrived in the Lebanese capital on Thursday, met with key Lebanese officials, including caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bouhabib, before engaging in discussions with Nasrallah.
Local media outlet Al-Mayadeen reported that the discussions between Amirabdollahian and Nasrallah revolved around Hamas’ recent attacks on Israel. It is worth noting that Iran has expressed support for Hamas in the past but has consistently denied direct involvement in the group’s actions.
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalated significantly this week, marked by exchanges of fire across the border. In response, Israel targeted an observation post affiliated with Hezbollah, as well as Lebanese villages. This marks the most serious escalation in hostilities since the 2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel.
Amirabdollahian did not mince words in condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza, characterizing them as “war crimes.” He also revealed that Iran had taken steps to request permission from Egypt, the United Nations, and various aid organizations to send humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people.
Moreover, the Iranian foreign minister hinted that Israel’s actions against the Palestinians would not go unanswered. He suggested that Iran’s allies would ensure that Israel faced the consequences of its actions.
Meanwhile, Israel’s military issued a significant directive, calling on over one million civilians in Gaza City to relocate south within 24 hours, as it deployed tanks in anticipation of a possible ground invasion.
The situation further escalated as Amirabdollahian is scheduled to visit Syria later today, following Israeli airstrikes that rendered the airports of Damascus and Aleppo inoperative. The region remains on edge as tensions continue to mount in the midst of this complex and evolving conflict.
