The raids come days after intense Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, including the reported assassination of Hezbollah leader.

This marks the third consecutive year that the Biden administration has set this target.

"We will face any possibility, and we are ready if the Israelis decide to enter by land," Qassem said.

In a September 24 airstrike in northern Syria, nine operatives were killed, including Marwan Bassam 'Abd-al-Rauf, a senior leader of.

Iravani also emphasized that Iran would defend its national security interests if further provoked.

Responding to the attacks on Hezbollah's communications network in a Sept. 19 speech, Nasrallah vowed to punish Israel.

Earlier, the Israeli military reported that Nasrallah had been killed in the strikes targeting the Lebanese capital.

The airstrike, which reportedly took place on Friday, has not yet been confirmed by Hezbollah, and Reuters was unable to.

One building was completely leveled in the strike, causing extensive damage to both infrastructure and residential areas.

Israel's air force is planning to assist troops in the event of a ground operation and will stop any arms.