Assassination of Hezbollah leader dominates front pages of Iranian newspapers

TEHRAN, IRAN - SEPT. 29, 2024: The assassination of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah by Israel has dominated the headlines in Iranian newspapers, reflecting the shock and turmoil in the region. Footage shows the front pages of newspapers in paper shops in the capital Tehran. Hezbollah announced on Saturday that its Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah has been ‘martyred’ following what it described as a "treacherous Zionist raid" on the southern suburbs of Beirut. In a statement, Hezbollah declared: “Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah, has joined his great and immortal martyred comrades, whose path he led for about thirty years, becoming a martyr on the road to Jerusalem and Palestine." The statement emphasized Nasrallah's decades-long leadership in the resistance against Israel, noting that his dedication to the cause of Palestinian liberation defined his life and now his “martyrdom.” Nasrallah, who had been Hezbollah's secretary-general since 1992, played a key role in the Lebanese resistance movement, particularly in its confrontations with Israeli forces. His death marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The Hezbollah statement concluded by reaffirming the group's commitment to Nasrallah’s mission, saying: "His martyrdom will only strengthen the resolve of the resistance to continue the struggle against the Zionist enemy and liberate Palestine." (Footage by Eisa Mohammadi /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)