In its first comment following Iran's response to Israel, Hezbollah issued the following statement: "Hezbollah extends its congratulations to the leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its struggling people for the unprecedented qualitative attack targeting the oppressive and aggressor enemy. It commends the brave and wise decision to respond decisively to the Zionist aggression against the Iranian consulate in Damascus."
Hezbollah added: "The Islamic Republic exercised its natural and legal right despite threats, intimidation, and pressures, and fulfilled its solemn promise with unparalleled courage, great wisdom, and high consideration of the situation at both the regional and global levels."
It continued: "The operation achieved its precise military objectives, despite the involvement of the United States and its international allies and regional tools in responding to the shocking attack. However, the long-term political and strategic objectives of this significant development will gradually manifest over time and will pave the way for a new phase regarding the Palestinian issue as a whole and the historical struggle with this enemy towards the inevitable victory of our Arab and Islamic nation and the resisting and oppressed Palestinian people."