Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei backs Hezbollah defence as strategic policy
Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, issued a written response to a letter from Hezbollah Secretary‑General Sheikh Naim Qassem and the group's commanders and fighters. In the message he declared that Iran’s policy of defending Hezbollah’s fighters is a firm strategic stance of the state.
Khamenei praised Hezbollah’s resistance, describing it as an inspiration for peoples worldwide and insisting that the only viable path for free nations is jihad and resistance. He linked the defence of Hezbollah to Iran’s commitment to preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty, to end Israeli aggression, and to fulfill the first condition of a cease‑fire agreement that would terminate the war imposed by the United States.
The leader also highlighted the role of the Lebanese people—particularly those in the south—in supporting Hezbollah’s resilience and success.
Entities: Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei · Hezbollah · Islamic Republic of Iran · Lebanon · Sheikh Naim Qassem
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Khamenei praised Hezbollah as an inspiration for free nations and said there is no path but jihad and resistance for free peoples. (ca37b3d6-171e-438c-aab2-ba2c4bd9480a)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a message in response to a letter from Hezbollah Secretary‑General Sheikh Naim Qassem and Hezbollah commanders and fighters. (e1796547-a864-4a4f-9673-21d9d8868f9b, ca37b3d6-171e-438c-aab2-ba2c4bd9480a, 302b11f0-a172-4fc8-a89f-8882cbae9732, a50220)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Khamenei highlighted the patience, dignity, sacrifices, and solidarity of the Lebanese people, especially those in the south, as contributing to Hezbollah’s success. (e1796547-a864-4a4f-9673-21d9d8868f9b)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Supreme Leader said preserving Lebanon’s territorial integrity and ending Israeli aggression are the first condition of a cease‑fire agreement aimed at ending the war with the United States. (ca37b3d6-171e-438c-aab2-ba2c4bd9480a)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Khamenei declared that defending Hezbollah fighters is a strategic policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. (ca37b3d6-171e-438c-aab2-ba2c4bd9480a)