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Leader of Hezbollah Lebanon's Guerrilla Group Says American Soldiers Will Face Suicide Attacks if They Invade Iraq - 2003-03-13

Feb 10, 2026 February 10, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah of Hezbollah warned that American soldiers would encounter suicide attacks if they invade Iraq, addressing a large crowd in Beirut. He emphasized that his followers reject the American war and the justifications provided for it. This statement reflects the heightened tensions in the region and the potential for increased conflict.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Nasrallah's warning underscores the volatile situation in the Middle East and the potential for escalating conflict in response to U.S. actions.

👥 Key Players

Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah MENTIONED
Leader of Hezbollah
"Nasrallah is a significant figure in Lebanese politics and a key player in the resistance against American influence in the Middle East."
Hezbollah MENTIONED
Lebanese guerrilla group
"Hezbollah is a powerful militant organization with considerable influence in Lebanon and the broader region, often opposing U.S. military actions."
American Soldiers MENTIONED
U.S. military personnel
"Their potential involvement in Iraq is a focal point of regional tensions and conflicts."

📰 What Happened

Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah warned that American soldiers would face suicide attacks if they invade Iraq, addressing a large crowd in Beirut. He expressed his followers' rejection of the American war and its justifications.

  • Nasrallah spoke to at least 150,000 people during his address.
  • His comments were made on Ashura, a significant day in the Shia Muslim calendar.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran supports Hezbollah and views U.S. military actions in the region as a direct threat to its influence and allies.
🌍 Regional: The statement reflects the broader anti-American sentiment in the region and the potential for increased violence and instability.
🌐 International: It signals to the U.S. and its allies that any military intervention in Iraq could provoke significant resistance and retaliation.

📚 Background

The U.S. invasion of Iraq was met with widespread opposition in the Arab world, and groups like Hezbollah positioned themselves as defenders against American intervention.

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📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
Given the context of the speech and the audience, the statements reflect Hezbollah's official stance and may not provide a neutral perspective.

The leader of Hezbollah Lebanon's guerrilla group stated that American soldiers will face suicide attacks if they invade Iraq. Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, speaking today in front of at least 150,000 people gathered in Beirut, said that the region will not welcome American soldiers with flowers and roses, but rather with weapons and martyrdom. Sheikh Nasrallah mentioned that his followers reject what he termed the American war and do not accept the false and deceptive slogans that are being used to justify this war. The remarks by the leader of Hezbollah Lebanon were made on Ashura day.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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