 "Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during the Friday Prayers and a commemoration ceremony of late Lebanon's Hezbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, in Tehran, Iran, on October 4, 2024. Reuters")
Following the assassination of Hezbollah chief Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, Iran’s Supreme Leader Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei led the Friday Prayers in Tehran. This took place on the eve of the first anniversary of the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, last year’s Hamas attack on Israel, which triggered the war in Gaza. Significantly, called the Hamas attack on Israel last year “logical and legal”.
In his address, Khamenei delivered a tribute to Nasrallah, highlighting his legacy and the continued path of resistance. Here are 10 key quotes from Khamenei’s speech:
1. Honouring Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah: Iran’s Supreme Leader Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei expressed deep admiration for Nasrallah, calling him a “shining jewel of Lebanon” and an influential figure in the Islamic world.
2. Physical absence, continued influence: While Nasrallah is no longer physically present, his voice and path will continue to resonate.
3. Source of assurance: Khamenei said that Nasrallah provided courage to fighters and truth-seekers with his influence expanding beyond Lebanon, Iran and Arab countries.
4. Message of resilience: Khamenei believed that Nasrallah’s key message to Lebanon was to persist, even after losing important figures like Imam Musa Sadr and Sayyid Abbas Mousavi, and to stand against the enemy.
5. Call to resistance: The Iranian Supreme Leader urged Hezbollah, Amal and the youth of Lebanon to carry on Nasrallah’s mission for the Resistance Front and the Islamic Ummah.
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More Shorts6. Enemy tactics: According to Khamenei, the enemy’s (referring to Israel) inability to damage Hezbollah leads to acts of terrorism and civilian casualties, which they view as signs of victory.
7. Anger and motivation: Civilian killings result in increased anger, motivation for self-sacrifice and resistance against the Zionist regime, claimed Khamenei in his address.
8. Growth of Hezbollah: Under Nasrallah’s leadership, Hezbollah grew steadily, countering the Zionist regime through patient and logical steps, said Khamenei.
9. Responsibility to Lebanon: Khamenei called for all Muslims to support Lebanon, which has suffered due to its resistance efforts.
10. Defence of Gaza and Al-Aqsa: Nasrallah and Hezbollah have contributed significantly to the defence of Gaza and Al-Aqsa Mosque, striking against the Zionist regime and serving the Muslim world, said Khamenei.