Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem emphasises that Iran has prevailed against the United States and Israel and “thwarted their goals in the region”, according to state news agency IRNA.

In a speech, says that Washington and Tel Aviv “sought to overthrow the Islamic system in Iran, but they ultimately failed”.

“Iran stood firm with its army, the IRGC, its people, and its leadership. The country that was predicted to be defeated within four or five days managed to endure and proved itself as a vital, influential, and deeply rooted nation,” he adds.

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