Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a rare appearance at Friday prayers in Iran, delivering a sermon in which he expressed solidarity with Hezbollah and issued a stern warning to Israel. The Ayatollah’s remarks come amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Iran and Israel engaged in a war of words and growing concern over the possibility of military conflict.
During his sermon, Khamenei praised Hezbollah as a “resistance group” and vowed to stand with the Lebanese organization against Israeli aggression. He also warned that Israel could face more attacks in the future if it continues its aggressive policies towards Iran and its allies. The Ayatollah’s strong words were seen as a signal of Iran’s unwavering support for Hezbollah and its commitment to confronting Israel in the region.
Khamenei’s sermon comes at a time of heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, following the assassination of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike. The incident has further strained relations between Iran and the West, with Iran vowing revenge for the killing of Soleimani and the US deploying additional troops to the region in response to Iranian threats.
As the situation in the Middle East continues to escalate, Khamenei’s sermon is likely to further inflame tensions and raise concerns about the possibility of a broader conflict in the region. The international community will be closely monitoring the situation and working to prevent any further escalation that could lead to a full-blown war.
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