The "Iran in Arabic" account, which is close to the Iranian government, announced in a post on the social media platform X that intensive high-level communications are taking place between leaders of Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq to discuss the details of a historic funeral for Hassan Nasrallah.
The post mentioned that the funeral would be held in Beirut, with a prayer service in Iran before transferring the body to Karbala for burial next to Imam Hussein.
In response, Lebanese sources close to Hezbollah, on Sunday, addressed statements by Abdul Amir Taeeban, an advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, regarding the burial of Hassan Nasrallah in Karbala.
The sources told "Eshan" that "the rumors about the burial of Nasrallah next to Imam Hussein's shrine are not accurate."
They added that "the burial site for Nasrallah is ready in the southern suburb of Beirut, where he will be laid to rest."
The sources noted that "the efforts to have Nasrallah buried near Imam Hussein's shrine were initiated by the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein."
Previously, Taeeban had announced on the platform X that "the body of Hassan Nasrallah would be laid to rest next to his ancestor, Imam Hussein, in Karbala."
Hassan Nasrallah Biography
Full Name: Hassan Abdul Karim Nasrallah
Date of Birth: August 31, 1960
Place of Birth: Bourj Hammoud, Beirut, Lebanon
Nationality: Lebanese
Religion: Islam - Shia
Position: Secretary-General of Hezbollah
Early Life and Education
Hassan Nasrallah was born in Bourj Hammoud, Beirut, Lebanon, to a religious family. He assisted his father, who was a vegetable vendor, during his youth. Nasrallah completed his early education in local schools in Beirut before moving to Baalbek during the Lebanese Civil War, where he joined the Shia movement "Amal" in the early stages of his political and religious activity.
Political and Military Activity
Nasrallah's political and religious journey began when he enrolled at the seminary in Najaf, Iraq, in 1976, where he studied Islamic jurisprudence under prominent scholars like Ayatollah Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr. After being expelled from Iraq in the late 1970s due to his political activities, he returned to Lebanon and joined Hezbollah, which was established in 1982 with Iranian support following the Israeli invasion of Lebanon.
Nasrallah quickly rose through the ranks of Hezbollah and became a key figure in the resistance against Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon. In 1992, after the assassination of Hezbollah's Secretary-General Abbas al-Musawi, Nasrallah took over the leadership. Under his guidance, Hezbollah grew stronger militarily and politically, achieving significant victories such as the liberation of southern Lebanon in 2000 and resisting Israeli forces during the 2006 Lebanon War.
Political Achievements
During his leadership, Nasrallah transformed Hezbollah into a dominant political and military force in Lebanon and the region. The party gained considerable support within the Shia community and maintained strategic alliances with Iran and Syria, solidifying its regional influence. Nasrallah played a major role in the Syrian conflict, publicly backing the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
Personal Life
Hassan Nasrallah was married to Fatima Yassin, and they had several children. His son, Hadi Nasrallah, was killed in a confrontation with Israeli forces in 1997, making him a symbol of sacrifice for his followers.
Death
On September 28, 2024, it was announced that Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah, had been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut the previous day.
This attack was part of the ongoing escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, as Nasrallah had long been a target of Israeli threats due to his prominent role in resisting Israeli occupation.
Legacy and Influence
Hassan Nasrallah is considered one of the most prominent Shia leaders in the Islamic world and a key figure in regional politics in the Middle East. He remained a symbol of resistance and liberation in the face of Israel and the West, continuing to lead Hezbollah despite ongoing security challenges and threats to his life.