ALBAWABA - Hezbollah has denied launching any direct attack on Israel in response to the major Israeli airstrikes that struck Iranian targets early Friday. A senior official from the group told Reuters that Hezbollah would not initiate a response, though it condemned the Israeli operation and reaffirmed its full support for Iran.
Israeli airstrikes kill two, hit southern Lebanon towns in escalation beyond ceasefire linesMeanwhile, Israeli media detailed the scope of the air assault, describing it as a highly coordinated campaign involving over 200 fighter jets targeting more than 100 strategic Iranian sites. The strike, launched around 3:00 a.m., reportedly aimed to neutralize high-ranking Iranian commanders, damage nuclear facilities, and cripple air defense infrastructure.
Among the key casualties were IRGC commander Hossein Salami and military chief Mohammad Bagheri, both confirmed dead by Iranian state media. Additional reports indicated that several nuclear scientists were also killed. A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Shamkhani, was reportedly critically injured.
Iranian sources confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains unharmed and is being briefed regularly. In a later statement, Khamenei acknowledged the loss of top officials and vowed severe retaliation, promising that Israel would pay a heavy price for what he called a calculated act of aggression.
The attack has heightened regional tension, though Hezbollah clarified it would not escalate the situation independently. Still, the group’s strong condemnation signals its alignment with Tehran amid growing fears of a broader confrontation.
