‘Resistance resurrection’: Iran delegation arrives in Lebanon as details of Nasrallah funeral announced

An Iranian official described the upcoming funeral for assassinated leaders of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement as a "resurrection of resistance," as further details of the funeral have been officially announced.

"The funeral procession of the great mujahid, Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and Martyr Sayyed Hashim Safieddine in Beirut will transform into a resurrection of resistance," Vahid Jalalzadeh, Deputy for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranians Affairs’ Abroad at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote in a social media post.

Beirut is set to host a massive funeral on Sunday with delegations from 78 countries expected to attend the event. 

"I am heading to Lebanon with a delegation from the Parliament and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate the presence of a high-level delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran at the ceremony, where the people will renew their pledge to the leaders of the resistance under the best possible conditions," he added.

Meanwhile, an official Iranian delegation visited the Camille Chamoun Sports Stadium in Beirut to oversee the final preparations for the funeral procession, the Iranian Embassy in Lebanon announced on Friday.

The event organizers briefed the delegation on the logistical and organizational measures taken to ensure the smooth conduct of the ceremony, amid intense preparations for the anticipated large public turnout. 

New details

The committee overseeing the procession announced on Friday that the official funeral program will begin at 1:00 PM local time on Sunday, and will consist of seven segments. 

"February 23 is a day that the free people of the world will never forget," added the committee.

The committee stated that it is prepared to welcome a massive gathering and to hold a grand funeral ceremony for the two Hezbollah leaders. 

Sheikh Ali Daher, head of the committee, said, "A large number of officials, including the President and the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, will attend the funeral." 

He also said that "high-ranking" Iranian officials will participate in the event, without giving further details.

Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary-General of Hezbollah, will deliver a speech during the ceremony.

Hezbollah: 79 delegations to attend funeral of Nasrallah, Safieddine

Hezbollah says delegations from 79 countries will attend the commemoration ceremony for leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Executive Council chief Sayyid Hashim Safieddine.

Nasrallah was assassinated in Israel’s bombardment of southern Beirut on September 27, 2024. Using 85 tons of explosives, Israeli jets leveled six residential buildings in Dahiyeh, following a week-long bombing campaign that hit many areas from southern Lebanon to Beirut.

Safieddine was assassinated in an Israeli attack in October 2024.

Hezbollah postponed funeral ceremonies for both leaders due to fears of Israeli attacks on the ceremony.

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