The Iranian Ambassador to Austria, Abbas Bagherpour Ardekani, has ignited controversy with a social media post featuring the Hezbollah flag, a symbol banned in Austria.

The post, which appeared on platform X, coincided with recent Hezbollah airstrikes on Israel and included a message suggesting Hezbollah's eventual victory.

This has prompted strong reactions from Austrian political parties, the Greens and SPÖ, who are demanding the Foreign Ministry summon the ambassador for a formal reprimand.

The Iranian embassy has yet to respond to inquiries, and the post remains online.

Hezbollah is recognized as a terrorist organization by several countries, including Austria, where its symbols are prohibited.

The incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding Middle Eastern conflicts and international diplomatic relations.