Israel Matzav

Nasrallah goes to Iran

The Iraqi newspaper Azzaman reports that Hezbullah politburo chief Hassan Nasrallah visited Iran recently to seek support for its efforts on behalf of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Hezbollah sources told the paper that Nasrallah requested full financial and military backing for the fighting in Syria in a meeting with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. 

He also asked Khamenei how long Hezbollah would have to continue its involvement in Syria and was told that it depended on how long it took to crush the revolt against Assad, which he promised would not be too much longer.

In any case, the Iranian leader assured him that an alternative Iranian option was ready. This option would involve the transfer of full units of the Revolutionary Guard to a military base in the country, which is currently being established.

Regarding the participation in the conflict in Syria, the source said that the party sent elite units, which also protected the headquarters of Assad’s regime in Damascus.

The visit took place on the eve of the battle for Qusair, where Hezbollah forces were instrumental in the important victory for the Assad regime.

Three words: Target rich environment. 

Seriously though, I have to wonder why Nasrallah seems unconcerned about his status in Lebanon.

Labels: Ayatollah Ali Khameni, Bashar al-Assad, Free Syrian Army, Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbullah, Iran, Lebanon, Nusra Front, Syria, Syrian uprising

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 11:35 PM