Dozens of Hezbollah Members Wounded, Including Iranian Ambassador, in Beirut Blast

Hezbollah's Security Apparatus Targeted in 'Biepers' Explosion

Beirut, Lebanon - August 13, 2023

A massive explosion rocked the southern suburbs of Beirut on Saturday, injuring dozens of members of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement, including the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani.

The blast occurred in a Hezbollah security compound in the Dahiyeh neighborhood, a stronghold of the group in the Lebanese capital.

According to Lebanese security officials, the explosion was caused by a cache of "biepers," a type of improvised explosive device commonly used by Hezbollah.

The blast has sent shockwaves through Lebanon and the region, raising concerns about the stability of the country and the potential for further violence.

Hezbollah Security Apparatus Targeted

Hezbollah is a Shia Islamist militant group and political party based in Lebanon. It has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, and other countries.

The group's security apparatus is responsible for protecting Hezbollah's leaders and members from threats.

The explosion in Dahiyeh is seen as a major blow to Hezbollah's security apparatus and could weaken the group's ability to operate in Lebanon.

Iranian Ambassador Injured

The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was among those injured in the blast.

Amani is a senior Iranian diplomat who has served as ambassador to Lebanon since 2018.

His injury has raised concerns about the state of diplomatic relations between Iran and Lebanon.

Lebanese Government Condemns Blast

The Lebanese government has condemned the blast and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Prime Minister Najib Mikati called the explosion a "heinous crime" and said that the government would not rest until those responsible were caught.

The Lebanese army has been deployed to the area to secure the site of the blast and prevent further attacks.

No Immediate Claim of Responsibility

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the blast.

However, Israeli officials have hinted that Israel may have been involved.

Israel and Hezbollah have a long history of conflict, and Israel has been accused of carrying out airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in the past.