Iran has accused Israel of “mass murder” following the detonation of paging devices belonging to Hezbollah, a Tehran-aligned militant group based in Lebanon. The explosions, which killed at least nine people and wounded nearly 3,000, have escalated tensions in the region.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Nasser Kanani, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a “terrorist act” by the Israeli regime. Kanani’s statement labeled the coordinated explosions as a “clear example of mass murder.”
Iran Sends Rescue Teams to Lebanon Following Explosions
In response to the devastating blasts, the Iranian Red Crescent has dispatched rescue teams and medical specialists, including eye surgeons, to assist the wounded in Lebanon. Among the injured is Iran’s envoy to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, who reportedly suffered serious facial injuries, including the loss of one eye.
The coordinated explosions are widely attributed to Israel, with reports indicating that Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency planted explosives inside 5,000 pagers used by Hezbollah members. The pagers reportedly beeped briefly before detonating, causing severe injuries as users raised them toward their faces.
IDF Deploys 98th Division Amid Rising Tensions with Hezbollah
Amid growing fears of a broader conflict with Hezbollah, Israel has deployed its 98th Division to the northern border. The division, which consists of paratroopers and commandos, had previously been engaged in operations in Gaza under the Southern Command.
The move follows the Hezbollah pager explosions and aims to bolster Israel’s Northern Command as tensions with Hezbollah continue to rise. Israel’s defense forces are preparing for potential escalation as the region remains on high alert.
Key Points:
- Iran Accuses Israel of ‘Mass Murder’: Iran blames Israel for the explosions of Hezbollah pagers in Lebanon, calling it a “terrorist act” and accusing Israel of mass murder.
- Hezbollah Pager Explosions: The detonation of Hezbollah paging devices killed at least nine people and injured nearly 3,000, sparking regional tension.
- Iranian Response: Iran has sent rescue teams and eye surgeons to Lebanon to aid the victims. Iran’s envoy to Lebanon was severely injured in the blasts.
- Israel Allegedly Involved: Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, reportedly planted explosives in 5,000 pagers used by Hezbollah members, leading to the coordinated explosions.
- IDF Deploys 98th Division: In response to rising tensions with Hezbollah, Israel has deployed its 98th Division to the northern border, preparing for a potential escalation in Lebanon.
