Report: Hungary offered Iran intel on Hezbollah pager attack by Israel
The Times of Israel • • nation
Key Points:
- Hungary offered to share intelligence with Iran regarding the deadly 2024 pager attack targeting Hezbollah operatives, according to a transcript of a September 30 call between Hungarian and Iranian foreign ministers obtained by The Washington Post.
- The attack involved thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploding in Lebanon on September 17, killing at least 12 and injuring nearly 3,000, with the devices linked to a Hungarian firm under license.
- Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto denied any direct involvement, stating the pagers were not produced in Hungary and no Hungarian company was physically connected to them.
- Hungary’s outreach to Iran contrasts with its official pro-Israel stance and close ties to both Israeli and American leadership, raising concerns among Western officials about Budapest’s geopolitical alignment.
- The incident highlights Hungary’s complex positioning, as it maintains relations with both Israel and Iran’s ally Russia, prompting unease within Western diplomatic circles.
