Israeli forces detonated two extensive tunnel networks in southern Lebanon that military officials say were constructed with "direct guidance from Iran" and intended for cross-border attacks into Israel.
The Israel Defense Forces used 450 tons of explosives to destroy the underground systems near the village of Qantara, which spanned two kilometers and reached depths of 25 meters, according to the Times of Israel.
Military engineers said the tunnel complexity and construction methods bore the signature of Iranian expertise developed in Gaza and Syria. The networks included reinforced concrete ceilings, ventilation systems, and multiple exit points designed to facilitate surprise raids on Israeli border communities.
"These weren't simple smuggling tunnels," an IDF engineering officer told reporters. "The technical sophistication shows Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps involvement in planning and construction."
The discovery underscores Iran's role in building Hezbollah's military infrastructure along Israel's northern border—a strategic investment that Tehran views as deterrence against Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Hezbollah has not commented on the tunnel destruction but continued drone attacks on Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon, demonstrating that the organization retains operational capability despite infrastructure losses.
