Israel and Hezbollah trade heavy fire before pulling back, jolting a region braced for war

The transcript discusses tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. Israeli officials claimed Hezbollah was preparing a major missile and drone attack. In response, Hezbollah launched strikes against Israel, citing retaliation for the killing of a top military commander. The Iran-backed group declared the first phase of its response to Israel as a complete success.

What did the Iran-backed group say about the first phase of its response to Israel?

How did Hezbollah describe the outcome of the first phase of its response?