Why it matters:
Iran's leader's remarks come amid escalating violence in Gaza and renewed international scrutiny of Israel’s war crimes. His comments reflect growing regional anger against Israel as the humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza.
The big picture:
Since the Israeli brutal attacks in Gaza kicked off in October 2023, mounting civilian casualties and stalled ceasefire talks have drawn condemnation across the Muslim world.
Ayatollah Khamenei's position reflects broader regional efforts to exert diplomatic, political, and symbolic pressure on Israel and its Western allies.
What he's saying:
“Muslim nations must not let the issue of Palestine be forgotten,” Ayatollah Khamenei told a gathering of Iranian workers at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah in Tehran.
“The entire world must stand up to the crimes of the Zionist regime and its supporters in Gaza and Palestine,” he said.
Iran's leader stated, “I believe that, by God’s grace, Palestine will be victorious. While falsehood may experience brief moments of triumph, it is destined to disappear.”
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