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After the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, Lebanon, newborn babies born in Iraq are being named Nasrallah. According to Iraq's Health Ministry, about 100 children across the country are registered with the name “Nasrallah”. Nasrallah and several of his close associates were killed in Israeli air strikes.
Head of Hezbollah for more than three decades
Nasrallah was the head of Hezbollah for more than three decades. It was seen in many Arab countries as a symbol of opposition to Israel and Western influence. Nasrallah was very popular among Iraq's Shia community, the majority population.
Condemned Israel's actions
Nasrallah's killing sparked outrage across the country, leading to mass demonstrations in Baghdad and other cities. Protesters condemned Israel's actions and described the killing as a violation of international law. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called Nasrallah a “martyr on the path of religion.” Three days of state mourning were observed following Nasrallah's death. During this period, prayer meetings were organized in his honor across the country.
Nasrallah has deep ties with Iraq
Nasrallah has deep ties to Iraq, rooted in both religion and political ideology. Born in 1960 to an ordinary family, Nasrallah studied Islam at a Shia seminary in the Iraqi city of Najaf. It was here that his political views took shape and he joined the Dawa Party. However, after this he started moving on the path of terrorism. He joined Hezbollah after the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982. Formed with the support of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Hezbollah was initially an organization created to oppose the Israeli military.
Nasrallah took command of Hezbollah in 1992
Nasrallah took over the reins of Hezbollah in 1992 after the assassination of his predecessor and mentor Abbas Mousavi. Over the next three decades, he transformed the group into a massive organization with a strong foothold in the region and emerged as a powerful force. It has influenced conflicts from Syria to Yemen and trained Palestinian fighters in Gaza.
Hezbollah's military strength increased
Under Nasrallah's leadership, Hezbollah's military strength increased and the organization also became politically stronger. It helped provide missiles and rockets to groups like Hamas in Iraq and Yemen, all of which were part of their opposition to Israel and its allies.