Iranian state media reported Tuesday that Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was injured in the Hezbollah communication devices explosions. The incident has brought renewed attention to the close ties between Iran and the Lebanon-based terror group, with implications for regional security and diplomacy.
Video: Iran's ambassador being evacuated after injury
According to the Iranian news agency Fars, Ambassador Amani suffered superficial injuries and was evacuated to the hospital. His wife reportedly stated that he was lightly injured. The Al-Mayadeen channel, which is close to Hezbollah, reported that Amani "was not carrying a pager," but was injured by the explosion of a device carried by one of his escorts.
Video: The scene of one of the explosions in Lebanon
The reports did not specify whether the explosion involved a device Amani was carrying himself. If so, it would serve as evidence of Iran's deep involvement in Hezbollah's activities. Amani is considered one of the most important liaisons between the Tehran government and the organization in Lebanon. Previously, it was estimated that Hezbollah hosted meetings at the Iranian embassy.
Concurrently, reports emerged of Hezbollah operatives being injured in Syria due to similar explosions. An official source stated that in total, at least 1,000 members were wounded in various areas across Lebanon.
