Iran says it will take part in this weekend’s funeral of Hassan Nasrallah. Announcement came as Lebanese authorities cancelled flights from Tehran to Beirut over security concerns. Hezbollah’s current leader, Naim Qassem, accused Israel of being behind the cancellations, saying Lebanon’s government was \”implementing an Israeli order\” Israel has repeatedly accused Hezbollah of using Beirut’s airport to smuggle weapons and funds from Iran, allegations denied by both Hezbollah and Lebanese officials. Hezbollah was established in the 1980s following Iran’s Islamic Revolution as a Shiite political party with an armed wing. Over the years, the group has received financial and military support from Tehran, positioning itself as a key adversary of Israel, Iran’s arch-enemy. The group has expanded its military capabilities and regional influence over the past 32 years, during which time it has grown in power and influence in the Middle East and North Africa. The funeral will take place in Beirut on Sunday, according to Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. He did not specify who would attend Sunday’s ceremony in Beirut.
