Some Victory, Some Peace

Iran and Syria applaud 'victory'
Syria and Iran have praised Hezbollah for what both describe as the group's defeat of Israel in Lebanon.

"God's promises have come true..... On one side, it's corrupt powers.... with modern bombs and planes. And on the other side is a group of pious youth relying on God."
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - Iranian president

Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad hailed the "glorious battle". Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Hezbollah had thwarted US plans to dominate the Middle East. Read on