In response to Israel’s recent airstrike targeting Hezbollah’s headquarters in Beirut, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took to his verified Twitter account to condemn the attack and defend Hezbollah’s strength.
Khamenei stated that “The Zionist criminals need to know that they are far too weak to be able to inflict any significant damage on the solid structure of Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
Khamenei’s comments underscore Iran’s unwavering support for Hezbollah, which it has backed for decades as a key proxy in its broader confrontation with Israel. The Iranian leader’s statement is a direct challenge to Israel’s efforts to weaken Hezbollah’s military infrastructure, particularly after Israel’s recent precision strikes aimed at key Hezbollah assets, including its leadership.
In the tweet, Khamenei characterized Israel’s military actions as the work of “criminals,” further fueling the rhetoric of resistance against Israeli actions in the region. He emphasized that despite Israel’s airstrikes, Hezbollah remains resilient and its “solid structure” is not easily dismantled. The statement is part of Iran’s broader rhetoric against Israel, which it has repeatedly described as an illegitimate and oppressive state.
The airstrike on Hezbollah’s headquarters, which destroyed multiple buildings in southern Beirut, is seen as part of Israel’s ongoing campaign to dismantle Hezbollah’s capabilities. However, Khamenei’s remarks suggest that Iran believes Hezbollah will recover from these setbacks and continue to pose a formidable threat to Israel.