TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the world should recognize that the blood of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and his associates will fuel a strong resistance against tyranny and oppression.

During his visit to Hezbollah's office in Tehran on Monday, Pezeshkian honored Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader who was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut on September 27, which utilized munitions supplied by the U.S.

Pezeshkian criticized the United States and its allies for their disregard for human rights, stating that those who claim to defend human dignity ironically label those fighting oppression as "terrorists." He praised Nasrallah for dedicating his life to the liberation of the Palestinian people and assured that Iran would continue to support both the Palestinian and Lebanese causes.

In a cabinet meeting on Sunday, he emphasized the need for Tehran to respond decisively to the Israeli regime's actions.

Additionally, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi paid a visit to Hezbollah's office in Tehran and offered his condolences for the martyrdom of Nasrallah.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf echoed Pezeshkian's sentiments in his visit to Hezbollah's office in Tehran, labeling the Israeli assassination of Nasrallah as a cowardly act born from the international community's silence.

 In a message to Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, he expressed condolences over Nasrallah’s martyrdom, describing him as a brave leader fallen victim to a spiteful attack.

Qalibaf voiced strong support for the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, condemning the Israeli regime's actions as cowardly and inhumane, highlighting the lack of response from international bodies. He asserted that Nasrallah’s death would only strengthen the resolve of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon to continue their fight against Israeli occupation.

He also reiterated the commitment to liberate al-Quds, declaring it the foremost cause of the Muslim nation and expressing confidence that it would be achieved soon with divine assistance.

In related news, Ebrahim Khatib, Iran's Minister of Intelligence, visited Hezbollah's office in Tehran to pay his respects to Nasrallah. He engaged in discussions with Hezbollah's representative in Iran, honoring the legacy of the late leader.

Prominent figures, including chief commander of the Iranian Army, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, former head of the Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi and lawmaker Ali Nikzad, also visited Hezbollah's office to offer condolences. They were joined by various other officials and military leaders, all expressing solidarity in the wake of Nasrallah’s assassination.

The assassination is part of a broader escalation by Israel against Hezbollah, which has resulted in hundreds of casualties in Lebanon. Since October 2023, Israel has intensified its attacks in Lebanon, following its campaign in Gaza, which has reportedly claimed over 41,600 Palestinian lives, predominantly affecting women and children. Hezbollah has vowed to continue its retaliatory efforts against Israel in response to ongoing aggression.