Iranian officials and military and government officials reacted to this bitter news with separate messages and statements.
Kan’ani: Nasrallah’s “honorable” way of resistance will continue
In a post on his official X account on Saturday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan’ani said Nasrallah's “honorable” way of resistance will continue.
He added that Nasrallah’s holy goal of liberating al-Quds will be realized, God willing.
Iran VP: Netanyahu’s chaotic plots against region, world will fail:
Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif says the chaotic plots of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the region and the entire world will undoubtedly fail.
In a message on X, Zarif extended his condolences to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the noble Lebanese government and nation and all resistance forces as well as freedom-seeking people across the world over the tragic incident.
He said resistance against the Israeli regime’s brutality will continue with more power from now on.
The top Iranian official expressed hope that right will emerge victorious over wrong.
First VP: Blood of martyrs of resistance will lead to Israel’s destruction
First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Iran warns Israeli officials that the blood of the oppressed martyrs of the path of resistance, particularly the Hezbollah chief, will lead to the regime’s destruction.
In a message of condolences over Nasrallah’s assassination, Aref added, “Today is the day of an important test for all in the world, including nations and governments.”
It is important to how world nations and governments will react to Israel’s acts of crimes and genocide, he noted.
The vice president once again reiterated that the Iranian government and nation will stand by the Islamic resistance and expressed confidence that Nasrallah’s path will continue.
Zakani: PM of the fake and child-killing regime made a great historical mistake
Alireza Zakani, the Mayor of Tehran, said: "The Prime Minister of the fake and child-killing regime, while smiling at the empty chairs at the UN meeting, finalized the plan for the martyrdom of the great resistance leader and sent his vicious dogs to Beirut, and in the black and cowardly attack with American bombs, he made a great historical mistake, which will ensure the eternal life of the Hezbollah leader Lebanon Nasrallah."
Hatamikia's condolence letter for Nasrallah
Iranian filmmaker Ebrahim Hatamikia wrote a condolence letter after Hassan Nasrallah's martyrdom, emphasizing: "Sayyed, this Pharaonic nation will disappear, but your path, principles, and the spirit of resistance will remain."
Mokhber: Nasrallah's flag will never fall
Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Republic, said in his condolence message: "The pure blood of martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will strengthen the resistance front and ensure the great victory of the brave people of Lebanon, Palestine, and Gaza. The flag of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will never fall, and Muslim fighters will hold this flag high until the divine victory, in the face of the child-killing Zionists."
Three days of public mourning declared in Iraq
Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, in a message of condolence for the martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah declared three days of public mourning across Iraq.
Jahangiri: Iran will not fall into the Zionist regime's trap
Eshaq Jahangiri, the former Vice President of Iran, said in a message: "The Islamic Republic of Iran has shown that in difficult and complex situations, it will not fall into the Zionist regime's trap of warmongering and its corresponding propaganda. At the same time, Iran will continue to effectively support the oppressed, and by advancing effective and deterrent policies, it will make the warmongers regret their actions."
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