Beirut: Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, has condemned the recent pager blasts in Lebanon, describing them as a "war crime" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Amani referred to Netanyahu's recent acknowledgment of responsibility for the attacks as a self-admission of a terrorist operation, which occurred in September. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Amani, during a television interview on Tuesday night, clarified that the pagers were acquired by the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement but insisted they were not intended for military purposes. He emphasized that these devices were distributed to civilians, including store owners and school administrators, rather than being exclusive to Hezbollah members. The ambassador refuted claims that the pagers were solely used by Hezbollah, stating that they were widely utilized by civilians. "I am not a military person but this device was given to me for emergency notification," Amani remarked. He highlighted that among the casualt ies were women and children, indicating the devices' civilian use. He further explained that the pagers were designed to explode automatically after a few seconds, even if not in use, raising concerns about their safety. Amani criticized the use of explosives in devices intended for civilian purposes, labeling it as a war crime. He accused Netanyahu of committing this crime, pointing out that the Israeli leader's confirmation followed repeated denials. The ambassador himself was injured in the explosions that occurred across Lebanon on September 17, along with numerous others. Amani, who was among 96 individuals transported to Tehran for medical treatment, shared details of his injuries, noting significant damage to the right side of his face and eye. He expressed a sense of pride in sharing his ordeal with the Lebanese people, stating, "I am proud that my blood was mixed with the blood of the Lebanese people and those who used these devices for civilian purposes. This is an honor that, God willing, I appre ciate it."