Calling Rafsanjani "a great man" and a "protector and supporter" of resistance in the region, Nasrallah lamented Rafsanjani's passing as a loss to the Muslim world. He underlined that Hashemi was a father who defended resistance in every difficult circumstance and at all levels.
Hezbollah secretary-general stated, "we never forget Ayatollah Hashemi's position in support of the resistance."
"He was pleased with our happiness and distressed with our grief; he was never ignorant to our support in any moment," Hezbollah leader noted.
Nasrallah also extended condolences to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei for the tragedy.
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