Iran Releases Photo of Slain Hezbollah Commander as Tensions Escalate After Beirut Strike (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran released a photo of slain Hezbollah commander Ali Musa Daqduq alongside Qassem Soleimani as tensions rise after Israel's Beirut strike, with Iranian officials warning of potential retaliation and rejecting diplomatic engagement with Israel.

• Iranian state media released a photo of slain Hezbollah commander Ali Musa Daqduq with Qassem Soleimani
• Israel confirmed killing Daqduq, stating he was involved in attacks against Israeli forces and the 2007 abduction of US soldiers
• Iranian officials warned of potential retaliation against Israel following the Beirut strike
• Iran rejects diplomatic engagement with Israel, vowing to respond in defense of Lebanon