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Iran's Larijani Calls for Conflict After Hezbollah Strike

11/25/2025

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Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, called for direct conflict with Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) after an IDF strike killed Hezbollah's Tabatabai during his visit to Beirut on September 27, 2025.
He expressed condolences to Hezbollah's Secretary-General and its fighters for what he termed "blessed martyrdom."
Larijani delivered the remarks in Beirut, Lebanon, while attending a memorial service for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

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Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, called for direct conflict with Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) after an IDF strike killed Hezbollah's Tabatabai during his visit to Beirut on September 27, 2025.
He expressed condolences to Hezbollah's Secretary-General and its fighters for what he termed "blessed martyrdom."
Larijani delivered the remarks in Beirut, Lebanon, while attending a memorial service for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.