Iran Condemns 'Flagrant Violation' of Ceasefire as Israel Kills Hezbollah Commander

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Iran has strongly denounced Israel's assassination of Hezbollah's military chief, Haytham Ali Tabatabai, in a strike in Beirut. The Iranian foreign ministry described the killing as a 'cowardly assassination' and a 'flagrant violation' of the November 2024 ceasefire. Tabatabai, the most senior Hezbollah commander to be killed by Israel since the ceasefire, was chosen to lead the group after the war. The killing undermines the fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah, which has been weakened by recent hostilities and the loss of its overland link to Iran through Syria. Iran, a key backer of Hezbollah, has been hit by Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities this year, further exacerbating tensions. The strike highlights the ongoing struggle for power in the region and the escalating tensions between Israel and its adversaries.