The Iraqi presidency issued a strong condemnation on Sunday regarding the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah.
In a statement, the presidency expressed deep condolences to the Lebanese people, Nasrallah’s family, and his supporters in light of this significant loss.
They reiterated their condemnation of the recent aggression against the Lebanese people, which has resulted in numerous casualties and the displacement of thousands, all amid a troubling silence from the international community.
The Iraqi presidency called upon the international community to urgently halt Israeli aggression, emphasizing that it is critical to end the ongoing war against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
They warned that failure to do so could lead to further escalation and potentially draw the entire region into chaos.
In response to the situation, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani announced a three-day national mourning period across Iraq to honor the memory of Nasrallah and his comrades who lost their lives in the recent Israeli strikes.
Hezbollah confirmed the death of Hassan Nasrallah less than 24 hours after he was assassinated by Israeli forces on Friday evening in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon.
The party issued a statement describing Nasrallah as “the commander of resistance” and a great martyr who was wise, courageous, and deeply faithful.
As tensions rise, the Iraqi government’s position underscores the urgent need for de-escalation and dialogue in the region.
