Iran's Supreme Leader: Defending Lebanon is Iran's "Strategic Mission"

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, July 26 (Reporter Shadati, Chen Xiao) According to a report from the Islamic Republic News Agency on the 26th, Iran's Supreme Leader Mujtaba stated that Iran's support for the "Resistance Front" is a "strategic mission."

Mujtaba emphasized that according to the policies set by Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei, Iran regards the defense of Lebanon as its strategic mission, stating that "maintaining Lebanon's territorial integrity and completely and unconditionally halting the aggression of the Zionist regime remains the primary condition for ending this war."

The report mentioned that Mujtaba made this statement in a relevant reply to the leader of Hezbollah, Naim Qassem.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
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Iran's Supreme Leader emphasizes support for the 'Resistance Front' as a strategic mission to defend Lebanon and stop Israeli aggression.
Location
Lebanon
Unit
Iranian Islamic Republic
Time
July 26, 2023
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Summary

Iran's Supreme Leader declared on July 26, 2023, that supporting the 'Resistance Front' is a strategic mission to defend Lebanon and halt Israeli aggression. He emphasized that maintaining Lebanon's territorial integrity is essential for ending the conflict, as stated in a letter to Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem.

Key Facts
  • Iran's Supreme Leader stated that supporting the 'Resistance Front' is a strategic mission.
  • Iran aims to defend Lebanon's territorial integrity.
  • Stopping Israeli aggression is a primary condition for ending the conflict.
  • The statement was made in a letter to Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem.