Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran would “not remain indifferent” to Israeli attacks, AFP reports.

Iran also urged the UN Security Council to take immediate action, warning of “dangerous consequences” for Israel.

Afifeh Abedi, a political researcher, said Iran was evaluating its support for Hezbollah, but noted the group’s “signficant human resources”.

Gholamzadeh added that Hezbollah’s resources ensure it will not be easily defeated.

“Hezbollah needs to be supported, but this support does not mean that they might be defeated if there is no support,” he said.

Vaez said last week’s attack on Hezbollah’s communications may have weakened the group, but it would not be completely “paralysed even if the first two tiers of its leadership were… eliminated”.