Iran officials flock to Beirut for Nasrallah funeral, to show they still back Hezbollah - analysis
After the fall of the Assad regime in early December, Iran has been cut off from a land corridor to re-supply Hezbollah. As such, this funeral is one way they can still show support.
Sahar Shehade stands near banners of former Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, who were killed in Israeli airstrikes last year, during preparations for their funerals at Camille Chamoun Sports city stadium, in Beirut, Lebanon February 22, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/EMILIE MADI)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated: