Mojtaba Amani, the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, sustained injuries in a pager explosion in Beirut, which is being linked to a broader Israeli cyber attack affecting both Lebanon and Syria.
The explosion was part of a coordinated cyber offensive that targeted several locations across the region. Ambassador Amani, who suffered light injuries, has been hospitalized in Beirut for treatment. Alongside the ambassador, two other staff members from the Iranian embassy were also injured in the blast.
The Iranian embassy confirmed the injuries through a social media post from the ambassador’s spouse, who assured the public that the injuries were not severe. This attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing regional tensions and highlights the increasing use of cyber warfare in the conflict.
The incident underscores the growing vulnerability of diplomatic missions as tensions between Israel and its adversaries intensify. While the Iranian government has not yet issued an official response to the attack, the situation is being closely monitored.
Security and diplomatic sources are currently assessing the full extent of the cyber attack’s impact and managing the aftermath of the explosion. As tensions in the Middle East rise, this event highlights the region’s volatile security environment.
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