[83967] Senior Iranian official threatens military response: "Lebanon is our soul, we will not tolerate crossing red lines"

Iranian threat of military response following tensions in Lebanon

In a series of dramatic statements released on June 14, 2026, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Zolqadr, threatened an imminent military response against Israel. According to reports by Al Jazeera and Al Mayadeen, Zolqadr stated that "Lebanon is our soul," and clarified that Iran "will not allow the crossing of its red lines" and will not show tolerance toward Israel's actions.

The senior Iranian official emphasized that "the response of the warriors of Islam is on the way," and noted that the concept of "unity of fronts" (وحدة الساحات) has created a "security chain for the defense of the region." According to him, as published by Quds News Network, the system that was established is intended to ensure the protection of the axis against what they call the aggression of the "Zionist entity."

At the same time, reports from Nabatieh, the capital of Jabal Amel indicate a tense atmosphere on the ground, including reports of a drone strike near the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, which led to the deaths of two people. Iranian officials, including the Chairman of the National Security Committee in the parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, attacked the US and claimed it is "weak and lacks credibility" in its ability to restrain Israel.

On the media side, media outlets affiliated with the "Axis of Resistance," such as Military Media - News Coverage and Nasr al-Din Amer, continue to disseminate messages about the "duty of revenge" and the alleged Israeli security failure as a result of drone activity in southern Lebanon. The reports indicate that in Israel, steps have already been taken to restrict gatherings and cancel mass events for fear of a response from Iran or its proxies.