Did Iran betray Hezbollah and Hassan Nasrallah? Here's what reports are saying

In Beirut, the atmosphere has turned tense, with the once-bustling city now seemingly lifeless. Among the few who have taken to the streets, Hezbollah supporters have been vocal. One supporter declared, “This man was killed in his prime, they killed him and humiliated him.” Their presence was minimal, as most residents stayed indoors, overwhelmed by uncertainty and fear.

Earlier, Lebanese citizens held a silent protest in Beirut, carrying national flags to express their defiance. Their message was clear: "Lebanon will remain Lebanon," with or without Hezbollah. Despite the ongoing fear of Hezbollah’s influence, these protests signaled a growing sentiment against the militant group.

Ian facing the heat around Nasrallah incident

Surprisingly, the backlash over Nasrallah’s reported death has not been directed at Israel but at Iran. Several Beirut residents claimed, "They abandoned him." Nasrallah, once considered a close ally of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is now viewed as a casualty of Iranian betrayal. "Khamenei has a habit of abandoning his allies," some residents said, pointing to Gaza's Ismail Haniyeh as another example.


The betrayal felt by Hezbollah’s Shiite supporters has sparked calls for a boycott of Iran, further deepening the political rift in Lebanon. Meanwhile, questions have emerged about how Israel executed such a precise strike. Israeli intelligence reportedly monitored Hezbollah for months, with one prominent question arising: "Who betrayed Hezbollah?"

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Various conspiracy theories have circulated. Some claim that Iran betrayed Nasrallah to secure a nuclear agreement with the U.S., while others suggest Syrian intelligence leaked information to Israel. Regardless, the result was a devastating explosion that shook Beirut, reminiscent of the 2020 port blast.

Confusion among Hezbollah camps

In the immediate aftermath, confusion reigned. residents waited anxiously for official confirmation, while Hezbollah delayed the announcement of Nasrallah’s death for nearly a day. Meanwhile, displaced families from the Dahieh district were left homeless, struggling to find shelter in a city unprepared for such a humanitarian crisis.

This situation compounds an already dire period for Lebanon. Days before the reported death, southern Lebanon faced heavy Israeli bombardment, forcing residents to flee to Beirut. The normally two-hour journey took as long as 20 hours due to traffic and chaos, with many refugees arriving to find no reception centers and makeshift shelters already full.

Lebanon struggling against political instability

Despite these challenges, some refugees fled to areas hostile to Hezbollah, such as Tripoli, where they were warned not to display pictures of Nasrallah.

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As Lebanon grapples with political uncertainty and displacement, citizens are calling for global attention. "We are not a party to the war. We are suffering," they say, as power outages, food shortages, and skyrocketing rent exacerbate the crisis. Though some believe Hezbollah's downfall is imminent, others fear it is only a brief pause before further conflict.

FAQs:

Is Hezbollah at war with Israel?
Hezbollah is in an all-out war with Israel, something that has escalated in recent weeks, after the walkie talkie and pager blasts.

Does Hezbollah support Israeli policies?
No, Hezbollah does not support Israeli policies by one inch, and instead, believes them to be occupiers of Palestine, along with the fact that they attack Middle East countries.