Iran warns Israel of retaliation after deadly attacks on Hezbollah devices

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Commander, Hossein Salami, warned Israel of a "crushing response" following attacks on Hezbollah's communication devices that killed 37 people and injured more than 2,900 in Lebanon. The attacks, which targeted Hezbollah’s pagers and walkie-talkies, are believed to have been carried out by Israel, although no direct comment has been made by Israeli officials. Hezbollah and Lebanon have accused Israel of orchestrating the blasts.

Salami’s statement emphasized that Iran and its allies, known as the "axis of resistance," including Hezbollah, Yemen's Houthis, and Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, would respond forcefully to Israel’s actions. This warning follows a long-standing tension between Iran and Israel, which has escalated with various cross-border incidents and attacks in recent months.

Israel's military has launched airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, and tensions continue to rise as both sides prepare for possible further conflict.