Why it matters:
The remarks underscore the central ideological and strategic role Iran plays in the regional resistance front, particularly as tensions with the Israeli regime and its Western backers continue to escalate.
The big picture:
Qassem made the comments during a ceremony marking the 33rd anniversary of the Islamic Education and Training Institution in Lebanon, held concurrently with celebrations for the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (AJ) under the slogan “Mahdaviyoun.”
His speech coincided with commemorations of the victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, a turning point in restoring dignity to the Muslim world.
What he’s saying:
Sheikh Naim Qassem:
“The Islamic Republic has bestowed a great light upon freedom, steadfastness, ethics, jihad, resistance, liberation, and the true status of the faithful human being on Earth.”
“Iran is the crown of the world. It will remain steadfast and is capable of defeating the United States and Israel in the ongoing confrontation, because whoever stands with God cannot be defeated.”
“We are facing American hegemony that extends across the globe. The question is whether we will confront this domination that violates our rights, or surrender to it.”
“Israel seeks to frighten Lebanon and force it into submission. The pretext of eliminating Hezbollah’s power is merely a cover — what the enemy truly wants is to erase our very existence.”
Go deeper:
Hezbollah leaders regularly cite Iran’s Islamic Revolution as the ideological backbone of resistance movements across West Asia.
The group says any attempt to weaken or disarm the resistance only serves Israeli objectives and undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty.
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