Hezbollah has issued a statement emphasizing Iran's missile response to Israel as a defense of the Lebanese people, marking it as a moral and political commitment from the Islamic Republic towards Lebanon. The party noted that Israel's continued aggression, endorsed by the U.S. administration, has violated cease-fire agreements and targeted southern Beirut, underscoring its disregard for international accords.
The statement highlighted that the Iranian response was meant to affirm the importance of regional stability and ensuring that Israel complies with agreements. This message from Iran was intended to be clear and strong to all stakeholders involved in maintaining peace in the region. Hezbollah expressed gratitude towards the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement for its support and underlined the joint efforts required to deter Israeli aggression. It stressed the interconnectedness of the cease-fire efforts, especially in Lebanon, as a prelude to ending Israeli occupation and facilitating reconstruction and prisoner release.
Hezbollah further recognized Iran's support for Lebanon's legitimate rights. It reaffirmed that Iran's assistance is based on humanitarian principles and a historic relationship between the Lebanese and Iranian peoples. Iran’s contributions to Lebanon's resistance and reconstruction after Israeli attacks have been significant, and Hezbollah called for Lebanese authorities to appreciate rather than disparage this support.
The party urged the Lebanese government to seize this opportunity to strengthen official ties with Iran, aligning with broader regional dynamics emerging from the Islamabad negotiations. By leveraging the Iranian support, Lebanon can achieve national goals through indirect negotiations with Israel and utilize Hezbollah's resistance to secure land liberation, refugee return, reconstruction, and sovereignty preservation.
In closing, Hezbollah expressed immense gratitude to Iran, acknowledging the dedication of Iran's leadership, military forces, and citizens in their unwavering support for Lebanon's cause. The statement concluded by pledging continued resistance to fulfill Lebanon's national rights, asserting that the Lebanese people will live with dignity and freedom on their land no matter the sacrifices required.