Ismail Qaani, the commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, arrived in Beirut on Wednesday, August 9, for a meeting with Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. This visit follows Qaani's trip to Syria. The news agency 'i24' reported, citing 'Walla News', that the commander of the Quds Force is responsible for covert missions outside of Iran and supports proxy forces against Israel, particularly the 'terrorist organization Hezbollah' in the region. The Lebanese Army also held a field visit on Tuesday, August 8, with representatives from the United Nations Security Council in the disputed blue border area between Lebanon and Israel. This international team visited all 13 disputed border points, especially the Shebaa Farms, the town of Qajar, and the barbed wire fence constructed by the Israeli army. Lebanon claims that each of these points is Lebanese territory occupied by Israel. The newspaper 'Al-Akhbar', supported by Hezbollah, reported that it intends to ask the UN Security Council to limit the movement of its forces in the south of the country. Additionally, the Lebanese hope that the international agency will revoke any other amendments on its agenda, as well as the amendments added last year. The 'Shia terrorist group Hezbollah', supported by the Islamic Republic, has provoked Israeli forces along the northern border in recent months. On Tuesday, Yoav Galant, Israel's Defense Minister, threatened that if Hezbollah starts another war, it would return Lebanon to the 'Stone Age'. The presence of the Quds Force commander in the Islamic Republic's aid to earthquake victims in Syria, the Israeli Defense Minister stated: Iran is engaged in a multi-front and protracted war with Israel. The Wall Street Journal reported; the Quds Force commander met with militia leaders regarding an attack on Israel. Reuters: Iran has sent military equipment to Syria under the guise of 'humanitarian aid'. Israel: If we fight Hezbollah, we will return Lebanon to the 'Stone Age'. Exclusive; the US Navy: The Islamic Republic is undoubtedly the main threat and factor of instability in the region.
Ismail Qaani Arrives in Beirut for Meeting with Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah
Ismail Qaani, commander of the Quds Force, visited Beirut to meet with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah following a trip to Syria. This meeting comes amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with threats exchanged regarding potential conflict. The situation highlights Iran's influence in the region and its support for proxy groups against Israel.
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📰 What Happened
Ismail Qaani met with Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut to discuss support for Hezbollah against Israel.
- Ismail Qaani meeting Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah
- Ismail Qaani support Hezbollah
- Yoav Galant threaten Hezbollah
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The meeting signifies Iran's commitment to supporting Hezbollah amid rising tensions with Israel.
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