Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Hezbollah Is ‘Invincible’

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Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei described the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah as “invincible” in a commentary on Saturday after its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike.

“The criminal Zionists (Israelis) should know that they are not able to damage the stable structure of Hezbollah as the leader of the resistance front,” Khamenei said in a statement, according to state news agency IRNA.

Khamenei did not comment on the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, which was announced by Israel and confirmed by Hezbollah later on Saturday.

Iran is a strong supporter of Hezbollah, along with other Islamist groups such as the Palestinian militant group Hamas, the Houthis in Yemen and other armed groups in Iraq and Syria.

Khamenei said the entire Islamic world must now support Lebanon and Hezbollah and continue the fight against Israel.

However, he did not say how Iran would respond to Nasrallah’s death.

Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, speaks via video link at an event to mark the "Day of the wounded resistance fighters". Marwan Naamani/dpaHassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, speaks via video link at an event to mark the "Day of the wounded resistance fighters". Marwan Naamani/dpa

Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, speaks via video link during an event marking the “Day of the Wounded Resistance Fighters”. Marwan Naamani/dpa

Clouds of black smoke billow from the southern suburbs of Beirut after an Israeli airstrike in the early morning. Marwan Naamani/dpaClouds of black smoke billow from the southern suburbs of Beirut after an Israeli airstrike in the early morning. Marwan Naamani/dpa

Clouds of black smoke billow from the southern suburbs of Beirut after an Israeli airstrike in the early morning. Marwan Naamani/dpa

Rescue workers gather at the site of a massive Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah's pro-Iranian headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs. Marwan Naaman/dpaRescue workers gather at the site of a massive Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah's pro-Iranian headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs. Marwan Naaman/dpa

Rescue workers gather at the site of a massive Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah’s pro-Iranian headquarters in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Marwan Naaman/dpa

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