Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has come out in sharp criticism after the attack on Beirut, Lebanon, that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and civilians, saying the cruel nature of the “crazy Zionist regime” has been exposed. Mr Khamenei’s statement on Saturday came amid reports that Nasrallah had been moved to a safe location following his killing and at a time when the world is watching Iran for what it does after the attack on one of its closest allies. Takes steps.
The Iranian supreme leader also called Israel’s war against Hamas – another partner in Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ against the Jewish state in Gaza – a “criminal” war and called on all Muslims to stand with Hezbollah and the people of Lebanon. Did.
“The massacre of helpless people in Lebanon has once again exposed the brutal nature of the brutal Zionist regime, and at the same time, it has proved the short-sightedness and foolish policies of the heads of the usurping regime the terrorist group is ruling. The Zionist regime has failed to learn the lessons of its year-long criminal war in Gaza, they have not understood that the mass killing of women, children and civilians cannot weaken or destroy the strong structure of the resistance organization,” Mr. Khamenei. Said. A statement, which did not mention what, until then, were Israel’s claims of the killing of the Hezbollah chief.
Accusing the Israeli government of testing “the same foolish policies” in Lebanon, Mr Khamenei said it was “too insignificant” to cause any significant damage to Hezbollah’s foundation in Lebanon.
“All resistance forces in the region stand with and support Hezbollah. The destiny of the region will be decided by the forces of resistance, with the proud Hezbollah at the forefront. The people of Lebanon have not forgotten the days when the army defeated the usurpers The regime marched towards Beirut. It was Hezbollah that stopped their advance and brought honor and glory to Lebanon, today, by the power of God, Lebanon will again force the evil, malicious enemy to regret its actions. ”
He called on Muslims to stand with Lebanon and Hezbollah, saying, “It is up to all Muslims to stand with all their resources with the Lebanese people and the proud Hezbollah and their confrontation with the usurpers, oppressors and Let’s support them.” Malicious governance.”
News agency Reuters reported that, following Nasrallah’s death, Mr Khamenei had been moved to a secure location. Sources told the agency that Iran is in contact with Hezbollah and other groups in the region to assess what the country’s next step might be.
In the last few days, Israel has shifted the focus of its campaign from Gaza to Lebanon and its heavy bombardment has killed more than 700 people and displaced more than 1 lakh people. Despite the increasing demand for ceasefire at international level including America, its action continues.
Israel’s army chief of staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, said on Saturday: “The message is simple, whoever threatens Israeli civilians: We will know how to reach them.”
