Beirut: Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran will support any consensus reached among Lebanon's government, parliament, Hezbollah resistance movement, and the people of that country. Qalibaf made these remarks upon his arrival in Beirut to attend the funeral of assassinated Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and his deputy Sayyed Hashem Safieddine.
According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Qalibaf is part of a high-ranking Iranian government delegation attending the funeral for the two resistance leaders who were assassinated by the Israeli regime during its air aggression on Lebanon last year. He emphasized that Iran will support any consensus that benefits Lebanon, acknowledging the country's resilience against Israeli attempts to occupy southern Lebanon. He noted that security and stability have returned to Lebanon, which is progressing towards development.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who is also present in Lebanon for the funeral, stated at a press conference at Beirut's airport that the procession demonstrates the vitality of the Axis of Resistance and Hezbollah. He asserted that the path of resistance will continue, with a history of significant victories leading to ultimate success. Araqchi highlighted the dedication of the two leaders to liberating territories occupied by Israel, recognizing their status as martyrs.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esma'eel Baqayi, accompanying the Iranian delegation, reiterated Iran's support for Lebanon and Palestine's legitimate resistance against occupation and aggression. In an interview with IRNA in Beirut, Baqayi praised the large turnout of Lebanese mourners, emphasizing the continued backing of the Islamic Republic for the resistance movement.
Hundreds of thousands of mourners from across the region gathered in Beirut for the funeral of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and his appointed successor, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine. The mourners assembled at 9:00 a.m. local time at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium and surrounding streets in the southern part of Beirut.