TEHRAN, January 22 (MNA) – An official of Lebanon's Hezbollah was assassinated by unidentified gunmen.Sheikh Muhammad Hamadi, a Hezbollah official, was assassinated outside his house in the Western Bekaa region.

Unidentified gunmen in 2 vehicles shot at Hammadi, which resulted in serious injuries to him.

The gunmen fled to an unknown destination after conducting the assassination operation.

Hamadi was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

Hezbollah officials are yet to comment on the attack.

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