Beirut, Lebanon – Nine people were killed and around 3,000 were injured, including the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, in a series of explosions from pagers in Lebanon. The attack, which targeted members of the Hezbollah group, caused chaos and overwhelmed hospitals. Residents described bloodied people arriving at hospitals for treatment, with many in critical condition. The Iranian ambassador was injured but was said to be recovering well. The attack was also reported in neighboring Syria. Hezbollah vowed to retaliate against their enemies, blaming Israel for the incident. The Lebanese government held Israel responsible as well. The United States denied any prior knowledge of the attack. Speculation and conspiracy theories began to circulate about how Hezbollah’s communication network was penetrated. Experts suggested that explosives had been planted in the pagers before reaching Hezbollah. The attack highlighted the technological gap between the two sides, with analysts noting the need for improved security measures to prevent future incidents.
