Iran’s top security official meets Hezbollah Chief in Lebanon

 Ali Larijani, who is visiting Beirut, held talks with Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem as part of his series of meetings with senior officials of the country.

In this meeting, Larijani stressed that Tehran is fully prepared to extend support to Lebanon and the Resistance at every level in line with the guidance of Imam Khomeini (RA) and the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, as well as with the backing of the Iranian government and people.

For his part, Sheikh Naim Qassem expressed his gratitude to the leadership, government, and people of Iran for their continued solidarity with the Resistance, particularly on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Hezbollah’s former secretary-general. He praised Iran’s efforts and actions in support of Lebanon and its Resistance.

He assured the Iranian delegation that Lebanon remains steadfast in the face of American-Zionist challenges and threats, emphasizing that the Lebanese nation stands with dignity, freedom, and independence.

“Anyone who witnesses the courageous and patient stance of our people will be convinced that victory in the confrontation with the Zionist enemy belongs to us,” Sheikh Qassem said.

He further noted that Hezbollah engages openly with all parties and is ready for cooperation with anyone who stands against the Zionist regime.

Earlier on Saturday, the SNSC secretary also met with Nabih Berri, Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

Upon his arrival in Beirut, Larijani told reporters that one of the purposes of his trip was to attend the anniversary ceremony of the martyrdom of Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah and to hold discussions with a number of Lebanese officials./mehr