In a statement released following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Bafel Jalal Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended condolences to the late leader's family, the Lebanese people, Muslims worldwide, and Hezbollah members.

“With great sorrow and pain, we received the news of the martyrdom of His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah,” Talabani said in his statement. He emphasized the significance of Nasrallah's role and lamented the loss as a major blow to Lebanon and the broader region.

Talabani called on the international community to fulfill its legal and humanitarian obligations to halt the ongoing violence in Palestine, Lebanon, and the region. He also urged all parties involved to exercise maximum self-restraint to avoid escalating tensions into a full-scale war.

"We condemn these acts and crimes committed by Israel against civilians and the assassination of leaders," he added, making a pointed criticism of Israel's actions in the ongoing conflict. He further prayed for mercy for the martyrs and healing for the wounded, invoking the phrase, "To God we belong and to Him we shall return."

Talabani’s statement comes amid heightened tensions across the region, with fears of escalation following recent acts of violence and assassinations.