Exclusive: Iran's Quds Force Commander Missing After Israeli Strikes in Beirut
Iran's Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani, who traveled to Lebanon after the killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, has not been heard from since strikes on Beirut last week, according to senior Iranian security officials.
One official mentioned that Qaani was in Beirut's southern suburbs during a strike that targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine, but was not meeting Safieddine.
Israel has been targeting multiple locations in Beirut's Dahiyeh as part of its campaign against Hezbollah.
Hezbollah has not commented on Safieddine or Qaani's whereabouts.
Israeli military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani stated that the results of the strikes are still under assessment and that Israel had targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Beirut.
The Quds Force, Iran's Revolutionary Guards' overseas arm, manages relationships with Tehran-aligned militias in the Middle East like Hezbollah.
Analysis: The escalating tensions in the Middle East between Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah could have significant implications for regional stability and global markets. Investors should monitor the situation closely as any further developments may impact geopolitical risks and financial markets.