Iran Accuses US Of Greenlighting Strike On Consulate

A display showing slain Iranian military officials and allied Lebanese and Palestinians next to the al-Aqsa Mosque is set up, as the Iranian embassy receives condolences for the death of Iranian Revol

Iran's foreign minister has accused the United States of giving Israel the 'green light' for a strike on its consulate building in Syria that resulted in the deaths of seven Iranian military officials, including two generals. The attack, widely attributed to Israel, has heightened tensions in the region.

Hossein Amirabdollahian reiterated Tehran's commitment to responding to the strike, which targeted Iranian military officials supporting militant groups in Gaza and along the Lebanon border. The incident, which claimed the life of Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior official in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s Quds Force, has raised concerns about the conflict spreading across the Middle East.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah expressed support for Iran's planned military response to the attack, emphasizing the backing of Tehran by the Iran-backed group. The escalating clashes between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have added to the volatile situation in the region.

While Israel has a history of targeting Iranian military officials and allies, Zahedi's death marks a significant blow for Tehran since the killing of Quds Force chief Gen. Qassim Soleimani in 2020. Iran has held the US accountable for the attack and vowed to respond accordingly.

Iran vows to respond to the strike targeting its military officials.

Iran blames US for Israel's attack on its consulate in Syria.

Hezbollah supports Iran's planned military response to the attack.

Israel's history of targeting Iranian military officials and allies continues.

Iran holds the US accountable for the attack.

US denies prior knowledge of the airstrike, assessing Israel's responsibility.

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah emphasizes Zahedi's involvement with the group.

Efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to prevent full-scale war between Hezbollah and Israel.

Iran's commitment to responding to the strike heightens tensions in the region.

Washington and Paris actively engaged in seeking a ceasefire along the Lebanon-Israel border.

The Biden administration has denied prior knowledge of the airstrike, with Washington being a crucial military ally of Israel. Despite Israel refraining from commenting on the strike, the US has assessed Israel's responsibility for the incident.

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah highlighted Zahedi's involvement with the group, spanning several years and significant events in Lebanon and Syria. The recent clashes between Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces have further escalated tensions in the region.

Israel views Hezbollah as a major threat, given its substantial arsenal of rockets and missiles. Efforts are underway to find a diplomatic resolution to prevent a full-scale war between Hezbollah and Israel, with Washington and Paris actively engaged in seeking a ceasefire along the Lebanon-Israel border.