By Fnf correspondent | PUBLISHED: 04, Oct 2024, 18:42 pm IST | UPDATED: 04, Oct 2024, 18:42 pm IST
In his speech, Khamenei also commended Hassan Nasrallah, the former leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut last week.
“Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah may no longer be with us, but his spirit and legacy will continue to inspire us indefinitely. He was a prominent symbol of resistance against the Zionist enemy. His martyrdom will only enhance this influence. The loss of Nasrallah will not be in vain. We must unite against the enemy while fortifying our unwavering faith,” Khamenei told the gathering.
Iran's Supreme Leader, who supports the Palestinian Hamas group, described their October 7 attacks on Israel as a "correct move." He emphasized that no international law should oppose the Lebanese and Palestinians for defending themselves against occupation. Addressing thousands during the 40-minute address, Khamenei described the assault as a legitimate act by the Palestinian people.
Khamenei, 80, speaking after a prayer ceremony for Nasrallah, characterised Israel as a ‘tool’ of the United States used to exert control over regional lands and resources.
Khamenei delivered half of his speech in Arabic, directing his remarks specifically to Arab nations.
“Our resisting people in Lebanon and Palestine, you brave fighters, you loyal and patient people, these martyrdoms and the blood that was shed shouldn’t shake your determination but make you more persistent,” he said.
Before Khamenei's speech, a ceremony was held to honor the late Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Many top Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior Revolutionary Guard generals, attended the event. Iran, Hezbollah’s main supporter, has provided the group with weapons and billions of dollars.
The Iranian leader last led Friday prayers in January 2020, following a missile attack on a U.S. army base in Iraq that was a response to the killing of top Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani. Iran continues to support both Hamas and Hezbollah, which are engaged in conflict with Israel on its southern and northern fronts.
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