Speculation continues to swirl around the assassination of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, following a series of Israeli airstrikes that hit Beirut’s southern suburbs late Friday. The targeted strikes, reportedly aimed at Hezbollah’s stronghold, have led to widespread rumors that Nasrallah may have been in the leadership compound at the time of the attack.
While there has been no official confirmation or denial of Nasrallah’s condition, Iranian officials have made statements that further fuel uncertainty.
Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, commented that “resistance does not rely on one individual, and every leader has a successor.”
This cryptic remark has led to speculation that Nasrallah may have been killed during the airstrikes, an assertion further supported by comments from Ahmad Vahidi, a former commander of Iran’s Quds Force, who emphasized that Hezbollah’s leadership is not dependent on one person.
Despite these indications, Hezbollah has yet to issue an official statement, and the lack of clear information has left many questioning the current situation.
The possibility of Nasrallah’s death would mark a significant turning point for the organization, and Iranian remarks seem to be preparing the ground for a potential leadership transition.
However, as the rumors gain traction, several media outlets have reported conflicting information. Tasnim News Agency, citing unnamed sources, reported that no senior Hezbollah leaders were killed in the attack. Similarly, a source close to Hezbollah told the French Agency AFP that Nasrallah is “fine” following the airstrikes, though this too remains unconfirmed.
The Israeli government has so far declined to comment on whether Nasrallah was specifically targeted during the airstrikes.
Israel’s representative to the United Nations stated, “I cannot confirm the targeting of Nasrallah.”
As the world waits for clarity, Hezbollah supporters are left in suspense. The situation remains fluid, and all eyes are on Hezbollah’s leadership to issue an official statement on Nasrallah’s fate.
This development follows heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides escalating rhetoric in recent weeks.
Analysts suggest that the airstrikes may be part of a broader Israeli effort to neutralize Hezbollah’s military capabilities in Lebanon, a move that could further destabilize the region if Nasrallah’s leadership is compromised.
For now, uncertainty reigns as the world watches to see how Hezbollah and its Iranian backers will respond in the coming hours and days.