Iran’s ambassador loses eye after pager exploded in his face

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Mojtaba Amani, Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, suffered severe injuries, including the loss of an eye, after a pager exploded in his face during a deadly attack in Lebanon.

Newnaija reported that hand-held radios and pagers used by Hezbollah militants detonated across southern Lebanon.

The incident resulted in one of the country’s deadliest days since cross-border clashes with Israel began nearly a year ago.

The attacks killed at least 14 people and wounded hundreds, including mourners at a funeral.

Witnesses reported widespread panic, with ambulances rushing to emergency rooms and people screaming in pain.

The explosions targeted Hezbollah communication devices, sparking fears of further escalation in the region.

Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israel, alleged to be behind the attacks.

The incident has heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with concerns about a potential regional war.

Iranian ambassador Mojtaba Amani lost one of his eyes and seriously injured the other when his pager exploded in the attack, according to The New York Times.

A video circulating on social media shows Iranian ambassador Mojtaba Amani with bloodstained clothes after the Lebanon attack.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps plans to transport him to Tehran for medical treatment. Israeli officials remain silent, but security sources point to Mossad’s involvement.

Iran’s ambassador loses eye after pager exploded in his face